Mechanical Fitter

UGL Defence has recently been awarded the contract to manage the Defence fuel related Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance.  We are recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join our Operations & Maintenance team in what is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in the Australia Defence environment to support the national security requirements of the Nation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, operations and maintenance contract, within the defence sector. Work with a Tier 1 services provider, alongside an established crew of experienced technicians.

The Role

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based in Townsville, supporting surrounding locations in the Northern Queensland regions, with occasional regional travel. This permanent position will see you work Monday – Friday 38 hours per week.  The permanent rate for this position is $44.71 hour + superannuation You will be a part of a core crew of UGL technicians. These duties will include, but not limited to;    

• Perform scheduled maintenance and service of fuel installation assets and equipment
• Diagnostics and repair in a breakdown environment of fuel related assets and equipment
• Project work as required on the fuel installation and related assets and equipment
• Support subcontracted work packages as required
• Support various sites in the North Queensland region, with occasional requirement to travel to various sites throughout QLD  

What you Need

You will be a strong team player, a self-starter and dedicated employee that will draw on your experience and diverse skills to deliver high quality outcomes for UGL and our customer. We expect the successful applicants to have the following

• Trade qualified (mechanical) with relevant post-trade experience
• Proven experience working in fixed plant maintenance, ideally fuel services or Oil & Gas.
• Experience working within the defence fuels network or defence industry will be highly regarded
• Confined space and working at heights tickets will be highly regarded
• Safety is at the forefront of everything you do
• Currently hold, or ability to obtain appropriate Defence Security Clearance

What we Offer

This is an opportunity to join UGL as a full-time employee, on a long-term contract within the Defence sector. A unique chance to work with and be a part of a Defence team and support the delivery of National Security in Australia.

• Competitive hourly rates with market leading company benefits
• Long-term opportunity, with locational stability; work close to home for as long as you want   
• Work with a great crew of people from UGL and the Defence
• Love coming to work every day and be a part of something bigger

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills. 

To express your interest in this position, please submit your application by applying to the advert.

Job Reference: 258995