Fitter - Defence

17 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Ventia Australia Pty Ltd Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.  An exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Edinburgh, just north of Adelaide SA. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role that provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work

What's On Offer

$50.09 an hour plus superFull-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to FridayFinish at 12 pm on Fridays Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets Training & Upskilling provided On-site Parking

About the role 

As a Mechanical Fitter you will use your highly detailed workmanship to inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware. As a qualified Fitter and Armourer or Fitter and Turner, it will be your responsibility to provide direct embedded support and teamwork with Defence and Defence training activities to ensure hardware is functional and training objectives are achieved.

Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military hardware and Defence armamentsSafely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required partsCertify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purposeProvide occasional support to various Defence Bases across the state assisting with Armory maintenance. All travel, accommodation and Food paid for

About you  

Possess a Trade Certificate III Mechanical FittingExperienced with small engines, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Strong aptitude for technology and computer-based systemsMR of HR License - DesirablePhysically fit and enjoy hands-on workYou must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity 
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

To Apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Internal: You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor prior to making an application for an internal vacancy.

Position Reference Number: 163354

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