Company description:
About Us
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer. Located southwest of Townsville, the Pajingo mine is around 50km from Charters Towers and currently employs approx. 250 people to run the underground mining, and ore processing operations with a continued long life of mine.
Charters Towers is close to Townsville and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and it offers all the attractions of a large regional town in North Queensland.
Job description:
HD Fitter
Charters Towers or DIDO | 7/7 Roster | Permanent Role
Join a tight-knit underground crew maintaining modern gear at a well-established North QLD gold operation.
About Us
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd has been producing gold in Northern Queensland since 2009. Located just southwest of Townsville, our Pajingo Gold Mine is a long-standing underground operation with a solid production history and a strong future.
We're currently seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to support the safe and efficient maintenance of our underground mobile equipment fleet.
This is a permanent, full-time role on a 7/7 roster. The position is based in Charters Towers, or DIDO with accommodation and meals considered for the right candidate. Quarterly bonuses are also offered.
What You'll Be Doing
* Performing scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs and installations on underground mobile equipment
* Completing work to a high standard to support equipment reliability and availability
* Maintaining strong communication with supervisors, planners and operations teams
* Assisting other trades and contributing to a collaborative and safe team environment
* Participating in root cause analysis and improvement initiatives
* Adhering to environmental and safety procedures at all times
What You'll Bring
* Trade qualification - Cert III Mobile Plant Technology or Engineering (Mechanical)
* Minimum 2 years' experience in mobile plant maintenance in a mining environment
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
* A proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance
* Manual C Class Licence
* Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently
Why Join Pajingo?
* Permanent role with a respected, long-standing gold operation
* Modern underground fleet - Elphinstone, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, Caterpillar
* 7/7 roster with a great lifestyle balance
* Work locally in Charters Towers or DIDO with accommodation/meals
* Supportive leadership and a great team culture
Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now to join a team that values safety, quality work, and strong relationships. Be part of the future of mining in North Queensland.