Make your mark with Thiess   

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.   

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.   

Thiess is the place to make things happen.   

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our dynamic maintenance team on site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the servicing, diagnostics, and repairs of a range of light vehicles used across our mining operations. You'll play a key part in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall success of our site.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where your mechanical expertise and commitment to quality work will be highly valued. Whether you’re inspecting vehicles, replacing worn components, or responding to breakdowns, your attention to detail and dedication to safety will help keep our operations moving.

In this role, you will

• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of mobile fleet and other equipment in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication, and maintenance systems documentation. 
• Completing general maintenance, breakdowns, services, and component change outs to a high standard.  
• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM, and computer-based systems. 
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are always maintained. 
• Provide technical information to staff and operations personnel. 
• Conduct technical inspections and job estimations. 

About you

• Automotive Trade (Light Vehicle Mechanical) or relevant equivalent 
• Current Standard 11
• Current Open Driver’s license
• Post-trade experience working in the Mining or Heavy Earth Moving industry. 
• Experience in Vehicle Air Conditioning systems desired 
• Experience in general maintenance, breakdowns, component change outs and servicing of light vehicles 
• You will also need to always possess a high regard for and practice health and safety.
• Have a good work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement, be able to work as an individual within the maintenance team, be able to think ahead & lead with initiative.

WHAT THIESS CAN DO FOR YOU 

• Permanent full-time positions 

• 12.25hr day shift

• Even time, lifestyle rosters 

• BIBO available from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Mackay 

• Salary sacrifice options – flights & novated leasing   

• Full camp facilities provided 

• Thiess’ commitment to training & developing 

• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products 

About us  

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.  

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.  

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.  

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.  

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.  

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.  

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark  

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com 

"Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process".  

 

HOW TO APPLY 

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

 

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