Lead Fitter & Maintenance Lead (4pm–12am) – Permanent

GFG Alliance; 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

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.