Maintenance Workshop Leading Hand - Maules Creek

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Leading Hand Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing Maintenance Workshop team at Maules Creek. This is a day-shift only role, working Monday to Friday, offering a great work-life balance. We have an ultra-class fleet of mining equipment including CAT and Hitachi machinery.

In this hands-on leadership position, you’ll play a key role in guiding and mentoring a team of fitters, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across workshop operations. It’s the perfect opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role or further develop their frontline leadership capability

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and support a team of fitters, setting the standard for safety, performance and attitude
• Execute planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance to keep the workshop running at its best
• Champion a strong safety culture by reporting and managing hazards, incidents and risks
• Proactively inspect equipment, identify defects and raise quality job requests
• Step up to supervise during shutdowns, ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Electrical or Heavy Fabrication)
• Current, unrestricted NSW “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Extensive experience working with heavy equipment

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Genuine focus on career growth through development, mentorship and coaching
• Full relocation support to make your move seamless
• Attractive salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Bonus scheme plus $1,000 in company shares each year
• Generous employee referral program with $3,000 incentives
• Industry-leading 26 weeks paid parental leave