Diesel fitter

Sea Swift; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Swift is Northern Australia’s largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities. The role requires performing inspections, repairs and maintenance on mobile and fixed plant and equipment, supervising apprentices, and travel to remote areas as needed.

The ideal candidate is trade-qualified in light vehicle mechanics, holds a current driver’s license and safety training, and is willing to obtain a forklift license.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in light vehicle mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license and height safety training.
• Willingness to obtain forklift license.
• Understanding of Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, repairs and maintenance on 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 mechanics

Driver's license

Working at height training

Confined space entry

Forklift license

Attention to detail

Punctuality

OSH & Environmental principles

Job description

Diesel Fitter/Light Vehicle mechanic

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.

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.