Golding is a successful mining, urban, and civil infrastructure project management services business with projects and operations across Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia. The company is committed to reliability and cost-effectiveness, striving to achieve successful outcomes for clients through collaborative value creation and delivery.

Golding is looking for a Maintenance Leading Hand to join our Maintenance Team at South Walker Creek Mine, near Nebo. If you know your gear, can lead from the front, and want a gig with a solid crew — this one’s for you!

As the Maintenance Leading Hand, you will oversee and ensure the safe and cost-efficient completion of repairs and maintenance for the Golding equipment fleet. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

What you’ll do:

• Lead the maintenance team and keep jobs safe, on time, and up to standard

• Support the crew, mentor fitters, and jump in where needed

• Stay on top of parts and critical spares

• Work with planning and production to keep the fleet rolling

• Carry out and review plant inspections

• Run shutdowns, troubleshoot problems, and help with shift handovers

• Step up as Acting Supervisor when required.

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate (Australian Recognised)

• Leading hand experience in a mining environment including S1, S2, S3, G2 Competencies.

• RII’s including Test and Move Mobile Equipment

• Current Working at Heights & Confined Space certification

• Valid Driver's License

• Current Standard 11

• Ability to successfully complete a Coal Board Medical

• Strong safety mindset

• Experience with CAT, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment is highly regarded.

Fleet List:

• CAT 793 and Komatsu 830E haul trucks

• Hitachi EX1200–EX5600 excavators

• CAT 16M/24M graders

• D10/D11 dozers

• CAT service and water support units

Benefits:

• Permanent position

• 7/7 roster (days & nights, Tuesday - Monday)

• Long-term contract with SWC (recently renewed for another 5 years).

• Location close to Mackay.

• Comfortable camp accommodation provided in Nebo.

• Opportunities for training, development, and internal promotion.

• Health insurance discounts + novated leasing

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with Golding by applying online below.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.