Job Description
Maintainer Drill Fitter
  • 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Family-friendly even time roster supporting a genuine work/life balance
  • Join a technologically advanced and innovative mining operation


About the role:

Are you looking for your next opportunity in mining maintenance? Hancock Iron Ore is seeking an experienced Maintainer Drill Fitter to join our Mobile Maintenance team.

FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill mine site, as part of our team, you will work with industry-leading equipment and autonomous drilling technology, receive ongoing training and development opportunities, and contribute to the success of one of the world’s most innovative mining operations. Reporting to the Supervisor Mobile Maintenance, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of our drill fleet.

At Hancock Iron Ore, we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where our people can thrive.

Join us and be part of our journey towards operational excellence.


Duties:

  • Conduct inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance activities to maximise drill fleet reliability and performance
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults to maintain operational availability
  • Perform both planned and breakdown maintenance while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship
  • Apply your technical expertise in drill maintenance to support safe, efficient, and productive operations

Equipment You’ll Be Working On:

  • Epiroc Pit Viper 271 (Autonomously operated through Flanders control system)
  • Epiroc D65

Skills and experience:

  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent)
  • Current Manual C Class Driver’s Licence
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy mobile drill rigs, preferably within an autonomous mining environment
  • Sound understanding of autonomous drilling control systems (Flanders experience highly regarded)
  • Desirable licences and tickets: Forklift (LF), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Crane, Dogging, and Basic Rigging

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Newly refurbished restaurant with gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a women-only gym 
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  14/07/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  14/07/2026
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