Plant Fitter

Core Talent Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent in Australia is seeking a hands-on Workshop Fitter to install, service and repair hydraulic lifting equipment built to customer specifications. You will work on new builds, pre-delivery work and breakdowns within a safety-first, team-based workshop environment in Rydalmere, NSW.

This permanent, full-time role offers ongoing training, stable hours, and long-term career opportunities within a global hydraulic equipment leader.

Qualifications

• Proven workshop-based mechanical fitting experience.
• Strong hydraulic servicing and repair capabilities.
• Welding and fabrication exposure; tickets preferred.
• Experience with heavy vehicles and lifting equipment is valued.
• Safety-first attitude with high attention to detail.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Install and prepare hydraulic lifting equipment to customer specs.
• Perform truck hydraulic installs (incl. PTO/pumps).
• Handle hydraulic hosing, component replacement and leaks.
• Fault finding, servicing and repairs (scheduled + breakdowns).
• Welding and fabrication of subframes, brackets and repairs.
• Minor auto-electrical tasks as required.
• Complete job documentation and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Hydraulic servicing/repair

Welding/fabrication

Heavy vehicle / lifting equipment

Safety-first attitude

Pre-employment medical + drug & al

Job description

Workshop Fitter (Hydraulics / Install & Service) | Rydalmere, NSW | Permanent

About the business

A well-established, global leader in hydraulic lifting, loading and handling equipment is growing its NSW operation and is looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter to join the team in Rydalmere. You’ll be working on high-quality equipment with strong systems, training and long-term stability.

About the role

This is a hands-on workshop position focused on the preparation, installation, servicing and repair of hydraulic lifting equipment built to customer specifications.
You’ll be working across new builds, pre-delivery work, scheduled maintenance and breakdowns, within a safety-first, team-based workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Workshop installation and preparation of hydraulic lifting equipment to customer specs
• Truck hydraulic installs (incl. PTO/pumps where required)
• Hydraulic hosing, component replacement and leak rectification
• Mechanical fault finding, servicing and repair (scheduled + breakdown)
• Welding and fabrication (subframes, bracketry, modifications, repairs)
• Minor auto-electrical tasks as required
• Complete job documentation and maintain high housekeeping standards

What we’re looking for

• Proven mechanical fitting experience (workshop-based preferred)
• Strong hydraulic servicing/repair capability and diagnostic skills
• Welding/fabrication exposure (ticketed ideal, practical capability essential)
• Heavy vehicle / truck body / lifting equipment experience highly regarded
• Safety-first attitude, reliable, high attention to detail
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical + drug & alcohol screening

What’s on offer

• Permanent, full-time role based in Rydalmere, NSW
• Monday–Friday hours and a supportive workshop team
• Ongoing training and upskilling with long-term career opportunity