Fitter & Welder - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family-friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

Joining the Hayman Island Engineering Team means becoming part of a dynamic crew in one of the most breathtaking locations - where every day brings new challenges, growth, and the chance to help shape an island paradise.

What's the job?

As the fitter welder your responsibilities will be to maintain our plant and equipment to a high standard so that guest experiences are not interrupted. You will frequently design and fabricate items using various materials to keep the resort functioning and in a high-quality condition. You will assist other trades in fitter duties and maintain a positive and friendly attitude.

Your day to day

• Maintain all items around the resort that require fabrication, welding, or repair as required. By keeping on top of these tasks, you'll keep our hotels looking great and working well.
• Organise supplies and make sure equipment is ready for the next day.
• Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Live up to high safety standards – follow guidelines and inform Engineering Management about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment.
• Take responsibility for the safety standards – follow guidelines and inform Engineering Management about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on all water treatment pumps, filtration systems and associated hardware as required
• Perform weekly and daily record keeping
• Live up to high safety standards – follow guidelines and inform Engineering Management about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment

What we need from you

• Experience – you'll have a Cert 3 in Engineering (mechanical or fabrication trade)
• Queensland safety induction White Card
• You'll be familiar with Microsoft Office, Email and any other reporting tools like HotSos, Hardcat
• Be proficient in TIG, MIG and Stick welding of Stainless and Aluminium material.
• On top of building equipment and hand tools, you'll have a working knowledge of industrial and domestic plant and equipment
• Pump repair experience would be beneficial
• Fitness – you'll be on your feet most of the day, and will need to bend and kneel a lot
• Compliance – as well as meeting any local laws to drive around the resort you will need a Queensland drivers licence
• Great communication skills, you'll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

What we offer

• Salary range from $ $55.58 per hour + super + tool allowance
• World class colleague facilities including excellent subsidised village accommodation with a dedicated pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields.
• An exciting and ever-changing colleague activities calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional growth opportunities including multi-hire programs, skills training and optional courses.
• IHG Australia's myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand's most popular retailers

How to Apply

Please visit Careers - InterContinental Hayman Island for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ's. We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels: Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.