Heavy Diesel Mechanic | Pilgangoora | 13-Week Temp to Perm | 8/6 – 7/7
Mills Recruitment is seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join our client’s mobile maintenance team at their Pilgangoora mining operation.

This is a genuine 13-week temp-to-permanent opportunity for experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics looking for long-term job security and the opportunity to join a growing mobile maintenance team.

You will initially join through Mills Recruitment for 13 weeks on a casual assignment. Following successful completion of the 13-week period, you will transition into a permanent position directly with our client.

$90.00 Hourly Casual Rate before transitioning to a permanent position.

Permanent Package Following 13 Weeks
On successful transition to permanent employment, the package includes:

• $170,000–$180,000 annual salary
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• $5,000 after completing 6 months
• Additional $5,000 after completing 12 months
• Additional annual bonus opportunities
• 8/6 and 7/7 rotating roster – days and nights
• Long-term permanent employment
• Opportunity to join an established Pilbara mining operation and growing mobile maintenance team

The Role
Working within the mobile maintenance team, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Planned and preventative maintenance
• Breakdown and unplanned repair work
• Mechanical diagnostics and fault finding
• Inspections, servicing and repairs across heavy mobile equipment
• Working across CAT, Epiroc and Komatsu equipment
• Completing repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures
• Following maintenance schedules and contributing to equipment availability and reliability targets
• Identifying mechanical faults and providing effective repair solutions
• Working closely with the wider HME maintenance team
• Maintaining high workshop, housekeeping and safety standards
• Communicating day-to-day maintenance activities with the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

What We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics with strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities who are comfortable working across breakdowns, repairs and planned maintenance — rather than candidates whose experience is predominantly routine servicing.
To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Relevant nationally recognised Heavy Diesel / Mobile Plant trade qualification
• Current driver’s licence – minimum LR
• Minimum 2 years’ post-trade mine-site experience
• Strong experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment
• Experience across CAT, Epiroc and/or Komatsu equipment
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Good understanding of workshop standards, maintenance processes and repair techniques
• Previous open-cut mining experience
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work effectively within a busy maintenance crew
• Ability to work across both planned maintenance and breakdown situations

Highly Regarded
Experience or tickets in the following will be advantageous:

• Drill maintenance and repair experience
• CAT, Epiroc and Komatsu equipment exposure
• Pronto experience
• Forklift
• EWP
• Working at Heights
• CV Crane
• Basic Rigging
• Previous mine-site competency statements or training authorisations

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This isn’t just another short-term FIFO contract.
Our client is building its own mobile maintenance capability at Pilgangoora and is looking for experienced tradespeople who want to become long-term members of the team.

You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities during the initial 13-week assignment through Mills Recruitment, before transferring into a permanent position with an attractive $170K–$180K salary, $10K sign-on bonus and additional annual bonus opportunities.

If you’re an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic looking for an even-time roster and a genuine pathway into a permanent position, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV outlining your mining equipment experience, qualifications and current licences for a confidential discussion with Mills Recruitment.