Maintenance Fitter - Water and Wastewater

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to support the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plants, infrastructure, and associated machinery. This role includes assisting with apprentice supervision and delivering high-quality customer service to both internal teams and external clients in Ballina.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair a variety of plant and machinery related to water and wastewater infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and pumps
• Understand plant operation capabilities and associated maintenance requirements
• Support apprentice supervision
• Maintain a safe work environment

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter
• Extensive experience in maintenance and repair of plant and machinery
• Proven skills in troubleshooting hydraulic systems and pumps
• Strong knowledge of plant operations and maintenance needs
• Construction Industry White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)
• Current immunisation against Hepatitis A and B, or willingness to undergo immunisation
• Demonstrated behaviours aligned with values of creativity, accessibility, respect, energy, and safety

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in welding and fabrication repairs
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment infrastructure and equipment
• MR driver’s licence
• Forklift licence
• Confined Spaces ticket (with ability and willingness to work in confined spaces)
• Safe Working at Heights ticket (with ability and willingness to work at heights)

If you have the skills and experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic maintenance team within the water and wastewater sector, we encourage you to apply. For a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description, please contact Neva on 02 6691 9100 or email: neva.niland@chandlermacleod.com