About the Role:

We want you:

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter with Rope Machine experience? If so, we want you! Come join a great team with a company experiencing continued growth, with opportunities based in the Bowen Basin.

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters with a strong safety focus and sound knowledge of field mining equipment repairs, maintenance and breakdowns.

This is a great opportunity to join a company that values its people and provides ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and career.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for performing a range of planned maintenance and breakdown work across mining equipment. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working in a dynamic mining environment.

About You

• Previous Rope Machine experience – essential
• Mining and/or heavy mobile equipment experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

If you're ready to join a high-performing team with a great team culture and want to work for a company that values its people, apply now and we can discuss the opportunity further.

The successful applicant, will have:

• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Experience working on heavy machinery (Essential)
• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
• Current Drivers Licence
• Confined Space, GTA & Working at Heights                                               
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the proven ability to liaise with both management and clients
• Ability to meet site requirements

Why work with us?

Come and join the team, we have great employee benefits. A few benefits are:

• 12% Superannuation
• The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an awesome way for you to earn additional money)
• Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
• GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Private Health discounts 
• Length of Service Recognition awards

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates.  We are looking for people who are self-motivated, and results driven to join our team.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.