Fitter - Leading Hand

libertyone; Hexham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts across major brands

Confidential counselling and wellbeing

Fitness passport for you and your家

Monthly RDO

Job security with permanent full-time

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling in Hexham is seeking a Leading Hand Fitter to oversee maintenance across a large-scale operation. You will supervise a team of 12, provide technical guidance, and ensure safe, reliable performance of hydraulics, pumps, and heavy equipment.

The role emphasises proactive maintenance, daily pre-start checks, and continuous improvement within a safety-first culture. Hours from 4pm to 12am Mon-Thu and 3pm-11pm Fri; permanent full-time with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical fitting within steel, FMCG, heavy industry, or industrial engineering.
• Strong expertise with valves, pumps, actuators, hydraulics, and heavy plant equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and implement preventative maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of employees and contractors across all maintenance activities.
• Offer leadership and technical advice to Trades/TA’s/Ops Workers.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks/handovers and supervise daily shredder and site pre-start checks.
• Efficiently react to breakdown situations with shredder or mobile plant promptly.
• Actively participate in maintenance and planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance of SAP maintenance work orders and communicate updates.
• Drive continuous improvements across maintenance practices, systems, and site safety performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Fitting

Hydraulics

Pumps

Valves

Fault Diagnosis

Preventive Maintenance

Safety

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

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Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

We are seeking a Leading Hand Fitter or an experienced Fitter ready to take the next step in their career to join our dynamic team in Hexham and support our operations in steel recycling. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for day to day execution of maintenance activities and oversee a team of 12 employees This is a hands on role where you will work with large-scale equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics and processing equipment, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across our site.

What you will be doing:

• Supervision of employees and contractors across all maintenance activities
• Offer leadership and technical advice to Trades/TA’s/Ops Workers
• Conduct daily toolbox talks/handovers and supervise daily shredder and site pre-start checks
• Efficiently react to breakdown situations with shredder or mobile plant promptly
• Actively participate in maintenance and planning meetings
• Ensure compliance of SAP maintenance work orders and communicate and update maintenance tasks through set medium
• Drive continuous improvements across maintenance practices, systems, and site safety performance
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with InfraBuild Safety Principles and safe Operating Procedures

Hours suited to work/life balance – 4pm to 12am Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 11pm on a Friday

Pay rate - $61.97 per hour (this includes afternoon shift allowance, tool allowance and first aid allowance + 12% super + overtime (on base rate) with potential to grow your income as you build experience with us!

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent, full-time hours with job security
• Team environment with strong safety culture
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Performance based progressive pay structure

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
• Fitness passport for you and your family – A fitness membership that gives you and your family members access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres through one convenient membership

What you will bring?

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical fitting within steel, FMCG, heavy industry, or industrial engineering
• Strong expertise with valves, pumps, actuators, hydraulics, and heavy plant equipment
• Proven ability to diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance strategies
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Basic computer literacy
• Tickets and other licenses/certificates are highly regarded (Forklift, Working at Heights, EWP, First Aid)

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.