Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – FIFO
From $151,000 + super + 20k Market Allowance + Bonuses | Entry to mining
Work on OEM-spec Volvo MPUs with dealer-grade tooling and more
8:6 DIDO | Comfortable camps | European brands you’re familiar with
At Dyno Nobel our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.
The Role
Step out of the dealer workshop and into FIFO, with brands you already know. We’re looking for road transport mechanics with experience on European trucks ready to apply their diagnostic and mechanical skills to a high-performing, compliant fleet of Volvo-based MPUs used on iron ore sites in the Pilbara.
You’ll complete planned and corrective maintenance on Volvo trucks with integrated ammonium nitrate manufacturing tech. We’re not chasing mining veterans—we’re after mechanically tested, process-driven professionals who know how to do it right the first time.
You will also
Carry out planned and corrective maintenance of FM 8x4 Volvo based mobile processing units and auxiliary equipment (MPU Trucks)
maintain all facets of road going heavy vehicles combined with onboard advanced ammonia nitrate manufacturing capabilities.
What you will bring
Your great diagnostic abilities will showcase, being well organised and coming to Dyno Nobel with a collaborative philosophy. You will be a team player and be encouraged to support continuous improvement and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
- Background in European brands – Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN
- Heavy Vehicle trade qualified (auto electrical or dual trade a bonus)
- Exposure to hydraulic/pneumatic circuitry and control systems.
- Diagnostic and fault finding strengths
- Basic computer literacy (CMMS experience a plus)
- Dangerous Goods clearance (or ability to get one)
- HR licence (advantageous but not essential)
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.
Benefits to you
We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance.
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer.
Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months.
Salary Market Allowance
Ongoing Training
Salary packaging options
Confidential employee assistance program
Mental Health and Well-being program
Options to purchase annual leave (where eligible)
Various corporate discount programs
Workplace giving charitable scheme.
Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews.
Fimiston Operations
The Fimiston Operations (Super Pit) is one of Australia’s largest gold mining operations, located in Kalgoorlie‑Boulder, WA , and operated by Northern Star Resources through Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) .
Dyno Nobel supports blasting and explosives operations at Fimiston, including the maintenance and reliability of Mobile Processing Units (MPUs) in a large‑scale, safety‑critical environment. The site operates 24/7 and offers exposure to structured maintenance systems, strong safety standards and Tier‑1 mining operations.
As a residential and FIFO operation , Fimiston offers employees the opportunity to work on one of Australia’s most significant gold mining assets while benefiting from the established community and local amenities of Kalgoorlie-Boulder .
About Us
Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.
With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.
Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At Dyno, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.
What our employee’s say
Everyone has been very helpful and welcoming, really enjoying the training making sure we are confident before doing anything on our own.
About our process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at
[email protected] .
