Mechanical Fitter

UGL; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household expenses discounts (energy,

Health and well-being discounts on ins

Holiday discounts on accommodation,car

Retail discounts on technology, beauty

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL is seeking a hands-on Technician in Townsville, Australia to diagnose, service, repair and maintain critical assets and fuel transfer systems in a structured environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the role features a 38-hour week with early Friday finishes and a monthly 12-hour travel stint to Weipa, offering overtime opportunities in a demanding field.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in a mechanical discipline.
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance (fuel services or Oil & Gas preferred).
• Confined space and working at heights tickets (preferred).
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair and maintain critical assets and equipment (fuel storage/transfer systems).
• Support a stable, structured work environment with long-term skill development.
• Travel to Weipa for planned maintenance (12-hour days) with time-and-a-half/double-time overtime.
• Work a 38-hour week with early finish on Fridays.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role giving you the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems, long term stability and skill development in a structured environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your primary focus will be diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining our critical assets and equipment, such as fuel storage and fuel transfer systems.

Hours:

38-hour work week in a ‘blue collar’ role supporting a strong work-life balance.

Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Friday – 7:00am – 1:30pm *EARLY FINISH ON A FRIDAY*

There’s also a week of travel each month to Weipa for planned maintenance, where you’ll do 12-hour days and pick up decent overtime (time + half for first 2 hours, then double time).

Requires

• Relevant mechanical trade qualifications
• Proven experience working in fixed plant maintenance (fuel services or Oil & Gas preferred)
• Confined space and working at heights tickets (preferred)
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world‑class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business. You will enjoy great staff benefits including;

• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Discipline

Technician

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Townsville & Northern QLD

Work Type

Full-time