Coordinator - Maintenance

CITIC Pacific Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Coordinator – Maintenance for the Milling Area to support their Processing team on a permanent basis. This role requires an Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a mineral processing environment. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities and diagnosing operational issues. The position offers competitive remuneration, career progression opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Career progression

Life and salary continuance insurance

Access to Alliance Airlines Lounge

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification required.
• Proven problem-solving skills in operational settings.
• Experience with large-scale mineral processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled maintenance works with various teams.
• Provide technical assistance in problem-solving operational issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures during operations.

Skills

Mechanical Trade Qualification

HRWL – Rigging (Basic)

Forklift

SAP knowledge

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Job description

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Job no: 499045AJ

Work type: Permanent Fulltime

Location: Cape Preston

Categories: Operations

Citic Pacific Mining (CPM) is seeking an experienced Coordinator – Maintenance (Milling Area) to support our Processing team. This position is on a permanent basis, 8/6 roster FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Maintenance, the role is responsible for but not limited to:

• Liaise with Production, Electrical & Mechanical teams, Contractors to ensure all planned maintenance works are scheduled and coordinated
• Provide practical & technical assistance in problem solving
• Respond to operational stoppages in a most efficient way, diagnosing and finding equipment failure and/or plant defects during operations
• Accountable for all maintenance Gantt Chart review, and ensuring that all scheduled key maintenance work is lined up

Successful applicants will have:

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification
• A current Drivers Licence
• Working at Heights, Confined Space
• HRWL – Rigging (Basic) EWP, Forklift
• SAP knowledge
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a mineral processing environment, specifically within a large-scale concentrator with grinding mills, slurry pumps, cyclones and magnetic separators

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Career progression and industry training programs
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• Salary packaging options
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi‑Fi internet access to all rooms, in‑house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value‑adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high‑grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six‑line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state‑of‑the‑art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential – so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 07 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time