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≈ $68k – $121k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 16, 2026. Redpath Mining scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Redpath Mining is a Canadian underground mining contractor and engineering firm with its global head office in North Bay, Ontario, providing shaft sinking, mine development, raiseboring, production mining and engineering services to mining companies. Established in 1962, it runs projects across Canada, the United States, Australia and other regions, with Australian operations headquartered in Brisbane and sites such as the Cowal, Dugald River, Northparkes and Norseman mines. It hires underground operators and bogger operators, diesel and light vehicle fitters, electricians, mechanics, mining and project engineers, HSE graduates, IT business analysts and HR and data staff.
Leading Hand Fitter | Appin Mine | Redpath Mining
Full-Time, Permanent
The Redpath Effect
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.
With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpaths dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company’s success
Role Overview
An experienced Leading Hand Fitter is required to support maintenance operations at Appin Mine. This role provides hands-on leadership, overseeing a team of fitters while ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of underground mobile equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of underground fitters on shift
- Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment
- Coordinate planned maintenance and breakdown response activities
- Diagnose faults and ensure timely, quality repairs
- Allocate work tasks and monitor team performance
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site and statutory requirements
- Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and documentation
- Maintain high housekeeping standards and workshop organisation
- Liaise with supervisors and operations to minimise downtime
- Promote strong safety culture and adherence to procedures
Requirements
- Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant (essential)
- Extensive experience maintaining underground mining equipment
- Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced mining environment
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to work rotating rosters (e.g. 5/2 or site-specific)
Why Join Redpath
- Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
- Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster supporting work-life balance
- Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
- Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)
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