Mechanical Maintenance Fitter | Night Shift

RCPA Holdings; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Stable employer

Supportive team culture

Job summary

RCPA Holdings is seeking a night shift Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Supervisor in Somersby. This hands-on role focuses on plant reliability, preventative and breakdown maintenance, and supervising a maintenance team to minimise downtime.

You will lead root cause analysis, contribute to capital projects, follow WHS standards, and work within a structured manufacturing environment; overtime is available. The position offers permanent full-time employment and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies
• Experience leading a maintenance team with KPI delivery
• Strong attitude and commitment to quality results
• High level WHS and risk management
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Fitter and Turner qualification or mechanical engineering background
• Intermediate computer skills
• ARC and MIG welding skills (TIG optional)
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Lead, coach and manage team
• Identify and rectify root causes of equipment failures
• Contribute to capital improvement projects
• Support safe and efficient plant operations
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Follow WHS directives and safety procedures

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Leadership

WHS risk management

Communication

Mechanical fitting

MIG welding

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Fitter and Turner qualification

Tools

MEX CMMS

Forklift ticket

Rigger/Dogman ticket

Boom/Scissor lift

ARC welding

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter | Night Shift

RCPA is a wholly Australian owned market leader in reinforced concrete storm water systems with manufacturing facilities nationwide. A pioneer in the use of vertical steel reinforced pipe manufacture as well as being the only manufacturer in the world of autoclaved fibre reinforced concrete pipes and accessories. The business continues to innovate to grow market share in new territories through the development of new and exciting differentiated products and technologies, whilst minimising environmental impact and usage of power. An evolving business that looks to recruit only the best talent to further strengthen the positive, progressive and pioneering culture that the company is founded on.

At RCPA Group, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracediversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Our business

RCPA is a wholly Australian owned market leader in reinforced concrete storm water systems with manufacturing facilities nationwide. A pioneer in the use of vertical steel reinforced pipe manufacture as well as being the only manufacturer in the world of autoclaved fibre reinforced concrete pipes and accessories. The business continues to innovate to grow market share in new territories through the development of new and exciting differentiated products and technologies, whilst minimising environmental impact and usage of power. An evolving business that looks to recruit only the best talent to further strengthen the positive, progressive and pioneering culture that the company is founded on.

At RCPA Group, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracediversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a night shift Mechanical Fitter Supervisor to join a dedicated team. Located in Somersby. This is a hands-on maintenance role within a structured manufacturing environment where safety, accountability and continuous improvement matter.

You will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime by:

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance

• Lead, coach and manage team

• Identifying and rectifying root causes of equipment failures

• Contributing to capital improvement projects

• Supporting safe and efficient plant operations

• Identifying and implementing improvement opportunities

• Following all WHS directives and safety procedures

Overtime: Available (including preventative maintenance Saturdays)

Required skills, experience and qualifications:

• Working knowledge and application of preventative maintenance strategies

• Has been working/has worked as a leader in a maintenance team with standard, structured work with accountability for delivery of maintenance KPI’s

• A great attitude and genuine desire to produce high quality results

• High level knowledge & commitment to WHS and risk management

• Sound verbal and written communication skills

• Mechanical engineering/Fitter and Turner qualification

• Intermediate computer skills

• ARC & MIG welding skills (TIG optional)

• Experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment

• Ability to work individually or as a team member

Desirable:

• Experience in using a Computerised Maintenance System MEX

• Working at Heights ticket

• Rigger or Dogman ticket

• Boom/ Scissor lift

• Forklift ticket

Ability to work Overtime as required
Why Join RCPA?

• Permanent full time position with career progression opportunities

• National, stable employer

• Supportive and close-knit team culture

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity

• Long-term career stability in essential infrastructure manufacturing

If you’re a reliable, safety-focused Fitter who takes pride in quality work and wants to join a progressive Australian business — we want to hear from you.