Maintenance Fitter / Leading Hand

Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd in Wingfield, SA is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to help maintain plant reliability and drive improvements on site. This hands-on role focuses on diagnosing faults, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will work with pumps, compressors, valves and related equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and timely maintenance. Overtime and flexible start times support operational needs.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (essential).
• Electrical tradespeople with mechanical fitting experience encouraged to apply.
• Experience diagnosing faults, troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Hands-on with pumps, compressors, high-pressure valves and flanges.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Forklift, EWP, confined space and working at heights qualifications are highly regarded.
• Proactive, safety-focused attitude with willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults, troubleshoot equipment and repair to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance with external contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee maintenance from quotations through to completion with quality and efficiency.
• Assist with planning and coordinating plant shutdowns and scheduled maintenance.
• Identify and implement improvements to plant equipment and maintenance processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, update databases and raise purchase requests.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and per site procedures.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Industrial machinery repair

Pumps and compressors

Valves and flanges

Safety-consciousness

Maintenance coordination

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Forklift

EWP

Confined space

Working at heights

Job description

• Permanent - Full-time position - Wingfield
• Monday to Friday + overtime available as required
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunity for RDOs and flexible starting time

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Wingfield, SA. If you enjoy solving mechanical challenges, keeping equipment running smoothly and making a real impact on site operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in maintaining plant reliability, coordinating maintenance activities and driving improvements to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose mechanical faults, troubleshoot equipment and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities, working closely with external contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee maintenance works from obtaining quotations through to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Assist with planning and coordinating plant shutdowns and scheduled maintenance.
• Identify and implement improvements to plant equipment, reliability and maintenance processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, update databases and raise purchasing requests as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.

About You:

We're looking for a mechanically minded problem-solver who takes pride in their work, enjoys a challenge and brings a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (essential).
• Electrical tradespeople with mechanical fitting experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience diagnosing faults, troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience working with pumps, compressors, high-pressure valves and flanges.
• Strong computer literacy, organisational skills and the ability to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Forklift, EWP, confined space and working at heights qualifications are highly regarded.
• A proactive, safety-focused attitude with flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Career opportunities in a high-growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Who we are:

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and the environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers, including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.