Maintenance Workshop Leading Hand - Maules Creek

Req #1601

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia

Job description

Posted Thursday 7 May 2026 at 7:00 am

Whitehaven Coalis the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

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

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.