Fleet and Plant Maintenance/ Operator

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd; City of Brimbank; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd is seeking a hands-on Fitter for a maintenance-based role in Melbourne's inner west. The position covers in-house servicing of fleet requirements, including vac trucks and high-pressure water equipment.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working independently or as part of a team. The role sits within the mechanical space and involves supporting the chemical cleaning business, including mobilisation for shutdowns and process work.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Fitter.
• Experience with maintenance on fleet equipment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and servicing on vac trucks and HPW equipment.
• Rebuild pumps; toolmaking and welding work as required.
• Go out with the team on chemical cleaning project work.
• Support shutdowns; role may be hybrid across workshop and fieldwork.
• Work through maintenance records systematically, maintaining an organised list of tasks.
• Be the sole/primary operator responsible for maintaining specific equipment types.

Skills

Fitter

Maintenance

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

Trade qualification as a Fitter

Tools

Pumps

Toolmaking

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, with over 45 years of industry experience and 179,000 employees worldwide. They are the only fully integrated environmental solutions provider servicing Heavy Industry, Commercial, and Municipal sectors.

This role is based in Melbourne’s inner west.

About the role

A hands-on, maintenance-based Fitter role covering in-house servicing of fleet requirements, including vac trucks and HPW (high pressure water) equipment. The right person will be self-motivated, work well independently as well as part of a team, and bring a good attitude to the role.

This role sits within the mechanical space and involves assisting the chemical cleaning business, including mobilisation for shutdowns and process work.

Days

Monday- Friday

Hours

7:00am -3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and servicing on vac trucks and HPW equipment
• Rebuild pumps; toolmaking and welding work as required
• Go out with the team on chemical cleaning project work
• Support shutdowns; role may be hybrid across workshop and fieldwork
• Work through maintenance records systematically, maintaining an organised list of tasks
• Be the sole/primary operator responsible for maintaining specific equipment types

Requirements

• Trade qualification as a Fitter
• Pre-employment medical once interviewed
• Self-motivated and comfortable working individually
• Rebuilding pumps, toolmaking, and/or welding experience highly regarded
• Able to think outside the box and bring a creative approach to problem-solving
• Good attitude