Diesel fitter

Sea Swift; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Development

Rewards program

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Supportive team

Job summary

Sea Swift is Australia’s leading regional shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services. We are seeking a Diesel Fitter/Light Vehicle Mechanic to inspect, repair and maintain mobile and fixed equipment, supervise apprentices, and ensure accurate maintenance records, while supporting remote operations across Northern Australia.

The role requires a trade qualification, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required; experienced light vehicle mechanics welcome to apply.
• Valid driver’s license, working at height training, and confined space entry or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, repairs and maintenance on the Company’s mobile and fixed plant and equipment.
• Readily assist other workshop staff members in their duties.
• Supervise apprentices and work experience students.
• Produce accurate engineering information and recording of data into the Engineering Maintenance Management system.
• Maintain fuel trucks.
• Travel to remote areas when required for engineering support.

Skills

Trade qualified

Light vehicle mechanic

Driver's license

Forklift license

Education

Trade certificate in Light Vehicle Mechanics

Tools

Engineering Maintenance Management system

Job description

Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected

Sea Swift is Northern Australia's largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities across the region.

Diesel Fitter/Light Vehicle mechanic

About the role:

• Carry outinspections, repairsandmaintenance ontheCompany’smobile and fixed plant and equipment.
• Readily assist other workshop staff members in their duties
• Supervise apprentices and work experience students
• Produce accurate engineering information and recording of data into the Engineering Maintenance Management system
• Maintain fuel trucks
• Travel to remote areas when required for engineering support

Skills & experience:

• Trade qualified (Experienced light Vehicle Mechanics welcome to apply)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, working at height training and confined space entry or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a valid forklift license
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of punctuality
• Understanding of Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental principles

Why Join Sea Swift?

At Sea Swift, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive workplace along with a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrifice options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks, a Police Check, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol screening.