Airport Grounds & Equipment Operator

Perth Airport Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Perth Airport Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Airfield Maintenance professional to join our team. You will operate a range of plant and equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help keep runways, taxiways and airside facilities safe and compliant.

You will conduct pre-start checks, report defects, and contribute to high-quality maintenance across the airport precinct. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, values safety, and can work within procedures and permits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and equipment in maintenance, construction or similar industries.
• Strong commitment to safety and working within procedures and permits.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action.
• Reliable team player who enjoys outdoor work and delivering quality results.
• Proactive approach to maintenance activities and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance, defect repairs and minor works across the airport precinct.
• Maintain runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, drainage networks and airside facilities.
• Operate a range of plant and equipment (loaders, skid steers, trucks, tractors, specialised machinery).
• Conduct equipment pre-start checks and basic operator maintenance; report defects.
• Respond to maintenance issues and defects ensuring safe, compliant work areas.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance and construction works to support asset performance and safety.
• Record and manage work activities using maintenance systems and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Safety compliance

Hazard identification

Team player

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Learning new systems

Education

Plant operation licences/tickets

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Perth Airport Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Airfield Maintenance professional to join our team. You will operate a range of plant and equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help keep runways, taxiways and airside facilities safe and compliant.

You will conduct pre-start checks, report defects, and contribute to high-quality maintenance across the airport precinct. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, values safety, and can work within procedures and permits.