Mechanical Tradesperson

Ventia; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle provided

Phone and tablet

Ventia Academy training

Health and Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson to support the Seqwater contract across the Southern Region (Redlands, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim). The role involves fault finding, repairs and servicing of pumps, gearboxes and related equipment, with duties across CMMS documentation and safety compliance.

We offer a base rate of 44.54–48.12 AUD per hour plus a 7.60 AUD trade allowance (total 52.14–55.72 AUD per hour) plus super, full-time 40 hours with an on-call component, and a tool of trade vehicle,

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate is required.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.
• Construction White Card is required.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills are essential.
• Willingness to obtain additional tickets: First Aid, CPR, Gas test Atmosphere, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Plant tickets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and complete allocated work orders.
• Service, repair and inspect assets such as pumps, gearboxes, actuators, cranes & winches.
• Record progress in the CMMS and manage documentation.
• Travel to assets across the network and attend pre-start meetings.
• Adhere to safety, compliance, policy and procedures.
• Report on planned/ completed works, risks and issues; suggest process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Construction White Card

First Aid HLTAID003

CPR HLTAID001

Gas test Atmosphere MSMWHS217

Confined Space Entry - RIIWHS202E, MSMPER205, MSMPER200

Working at Heights - RIIWHS204E

Plant tickets

Job description

Find your further with Ventia as Mechanical Trades Person supporting our SEQWater contract.

Ventia deliver preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance along with electrical, mechanical and instrumental services across its water network, servicing 35 water treatment plants, 95 pump stations and 26 referable dams.

What’s on Offer

• $44.54 to $48.12 (base rate) + $7.60 (trade allowance) = $52.14 - $55.72 p/hr + super (depends on skills, experience and relevant certificates/tickets)
• Full-time 40 hours, with 1 x RDO every 4 weeks
• Mon – Fri + (stand‑by) on‑call allowances
• Tool of Trade Vehicle provided, phone and tablet
• We pride our services on delivering service excellence to the communities we live in
• Recent Qualified Tradespeople are encouraged to apply
• Gain that genuine work‑life balance you’ve been searching for in your trade
• Access to VenPerks includes offers and discounts to leading brands
• Access to Ventia Academy includes training, development and accelerated learning programs
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.

About the Role

The Mechanical Tradesperson purpose is to deliver workorders including fault finding, repairs and servicing and renewals of mechanical equipment across the Seqwater network. We are looking for Mechanical Tradespeople to help cover the Southern Region (Redlands, Gold Coast and Scenic Rim). **Candidates must be willing to undergo a medical and police check as part of the recruitment process**

Key duties include but are not limited to-

• Perform and deliver allocated work orders
• Service, repair and inspect assets such as pumps, gearboxes, actuators, cranes& winches etc
• Perform administrative tasks and document work progressions within the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Travel and commute to relevant assets across the network including attendance to pre‑start meetings
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, policy and procedures
• Reporting activities relating to works planned, completed, risks and issues, with a focus on ongoing improvement of processes to support delivery.

About You

Ideally you will have experience in the water infrastructure sector.

• Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Drivers licence
• Construction white card
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Ideally you will also hold or willing to obtain
  • First Aid – HLTAID003
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - HLTAID001
  • Gas test Atmosphere - MSMWHS217
  • Confined Space Entry - RIIWHS202E, MSMPER205, MSMPER200
  • Working at Heights - RIIWHS204E
  • Plant tickets

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.