Job Description
Maintainer Fitter

•    14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland
•    12 month contract opportunity
•    Competitive Hourly Rate 


About the role:

The Port Maintenance team is currently seeking a Maintainer Fitter to join them on a 14/14 days and nights roster based at Port Hedland. Reporting to the Supervisor Mechanical Maintenance, you will be responsible for routine maintenance and rapid response to equipment issues, with the aim being to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability. 

 

Duties:

•    Execution of required maintenance tasks relating to all port assets including the rotary car dumper, stackers, reclaimer, conveyors, screen house and ship loader
•    Complete daily inspections of Port equipment and report on its condition
•    Ensure adequate materials and supplies are available to effectively perform the required tasks
•    Complete Maintenance Work Orders electronically via the Roy Hill Computerised Maintenance System (CMMS) SAP
•    Provide guidance and training to apprentices, new starters and contractors
 
Skills and experience:

•    Completion of mechanical trade apprenticeship
•    Prior experience in the mining and resources industry
•    Current WA Drivers Licence, Unrestricted C Class
•    Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving capability

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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.

Port Hedland Facilities

You'll be joining us in Port Hedland, where you will benefit from:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Convenient walking access to South Hedland town facilities and shops
  • High quality gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Fully equipped fitness centre facility
  • 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, including family events 
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities

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:  06/03/2026
Information at a Glance

Contract Opportunity

This role is offered as a casual / contract opportunity on a day rate or hourly rate basis.
Employment Type: 
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Port Hedland (FIFO)
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Posting End Date:  06/03/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.