Mechanical Fitter - Defence

Ventia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 56,928 - 81,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role working 38 hours per week

Finish at 12 pm on Fridays

Relocation assistance

Training & Upskilling provided

On-site Parking

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a Defence role in Edinburgh, South Australia. This full-time position involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining military hardware, with opportunities for training and upskilling. Ideal candidates will have a Trade Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting and enjoy hands-on work. The role offers competitive hourly pay, relocation assistance, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting is required.
• Valid Australian Driver’s License must be held.
• Being physically fit and enjoying hands-on work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware.
• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military hardware.
• Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required parts.

Skills

Possess a Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting

Hold valid Australian Driver’s License

MR or HR License - Desirable

Physically fit and enjoy hands-on work

Australian citizen able to maintain Defence Security Clearance

Education

Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting

Job description

Ventia Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia

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• Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Finish at 12 pm on Fridays!
• Relocation assistance
• Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets
• Training & Upskilling provided
• On-site Parking
  
  

Job Description

• $50.09 an hour plus super
• Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Finish at 12 pm on Fridays!
• Relocation assistance
• Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets
• Training & Upskilling provided
• On-site Parking
  
  

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

An exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Edinburgh just north of Adelaide SA. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role which provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!

About The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter you will use your highly detailed workmanship to inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware. As a qualified Fitter and Armourer or Fitter and Turner, it will be your responsibility to provide direct embedded support and teamwork with Defence and Defence training activities to ensure hardware is functional and training objectives are achieved.

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military hardware and Defence armaments
• Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required parts
• Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose
• Provide occasional support to various Defence Bases across the state assisting with Armory maintenance. All travel, accommodation and Food paid for!
  
  

About You

• Possess a Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting
• Hold valid Australian Driver’s License
• MR of HR License - Desirable
• Physically fit and enjoy hands-on work
• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance
  
  

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How To Apply

If you are looking to expand your career, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor prior to making an application for an internal vacancy. If you have not done so prior, you must inform your manager or supervisor on invitation to interview for an internal position.

Position Reference Number: 163350

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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