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Maintenance leading hand

Newcastle
Whitehaven Coal
Maintenance
Posted: 11 July
Offer description

Whitehaven Coal is thedominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of S afety, T eamwork, R espect, I ntegrity, V alue and E xcellence .

About This Role

We're seeking a hands-onMaintenance Leading Handto support our Tarrawonga site. This role is responsible for mobile equipment maintenance and provides relief supervision for trades and contractors. You'll also assist with work management systems and ensure maintenance coverage for breakdowns. This is a site-based role offering career development into future leadership.

What You'll Do

- Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment
- Provide relief supervision and support to the maintenance team
- Raise and manage work orders, parts, and records in PULSE
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to meet targets
- Maintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards

What You'll Bring

- Relevant mechanical trade qualification and current driver's licence
- Previous experience as a Leading Hand or in a similar leadership role
- Strong background in heavy earthmoving equipment maintenance
- Experience in coal mining or heavy industry environments
- Familiarity with CMMS (preferably PULSE) and Microsoft Office

Why Whitehaven Coal?

- 4/5/5/4 Roster - 12hr shifts
- Bonus Scheme + $1,000 Company Shares
- Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

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