Mechanical Fitter

UGL; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts – energy, internet

Health & well-being discounts – health

Holiday discounts – accommodation, car

Retail discounts – tech, beauty, home

Grocery discounts – supermarkets

Job summary

UGL is seeking a hands-on Fitter to diagnose, service, repair and maintain fuel storage and transfer systems in a structured environment. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and support long-term asset reliability.

This full-time role requires fixed plant maintenance experience, relevant mechanical qualifications, and willingness to obtain required tickets and passes. A benefits package supports work–life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification.
• 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 fuel storage and fuel transfer systems and the associated assets.
• Work under supervision to ensure reliability and uptime of critical assets.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fixed plant maintenance

Confined space

Working at heights

Oil & gas experience

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

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.

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: 6:30am – 3pm

Friday – 6:30am – 1pm *EARLY FINISH ON A FRIDAY*

There’s also the option to do a week of travel each month to places like Exmouth or Derby, 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

Fitter

Primary Location

Australia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs

Work Type

Full‑time