Underground Maintenance Leading Hand

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Underground Maintenance Leading Hand to provide strong, visible leadership for our underground workshop and mobile maintenance teams at the Sukari gold mine. The role involves coordinating safe and efficient maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical and welding disciplines on‑site in Marsa Alam.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce strict compliance with underground mining statutory requirements, risk assessments and isolation standards while modelling zero‑harm behaviours.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and mentoring to a diverse team of national and expatriate tradespeople, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary liaison between operations and maintenance, ensuring clear communication on equipment status, shift handovers and priorities.
• Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance for workshop and underground mobile equipment to minimise repeat failures and unplanned downtime.
• Lead daily Toolbox Talks, reliability reviews and planning meetings to encourage team input and uphold technical standards.

Required profile

• Mechanical or Auto‑Electrical trade certification (local equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience in underground mobile equipment maintenance.
• Proven ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with both underground and surface mobile maintenance systems.
• Basic computer and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to obtain an underground driver’s licence.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

• Mechanical trade certification
• Auto‑Electrical trade certification
• Electrical schematics interpretation
• Hydraulic schematics interpretation
• Computer diagnostic skills
• Driver’s licence (including underground licence)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Permanent full‑time contract
• 6‑week on / 3‑week off roster