Repairer

5093 United Rentals Australia Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness days

Job summary

United Rentals Australia Pty Limited is seeking a hands‑on Repairer to join the container repair team in a role that delivers safe, customer‑ready products. You’ll repair, modify and maintain shipping containers while developing fabrication and repair skills as part of a supportive team.

Key responsibilities include welding, grinding, patching holes and structural repairs, and preparing containers for painting, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in container repairs, metal fabrication, welding or similar trades.
• Strong focus on safety and quality workmanship.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Welding, grinding and repairing damaged containers.
• Patching holes and carrying out structural repairs.
• Filling, sanding and preparing containers for painting.
• Replacing and repairing timber flooring.
• Repairing container doors, locks, hinges and seals.
• Operating tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop and yard.
• Contributing to a positive team environment and helping deliver quality products to customers

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

About Us

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Repairer to join our container repair team. If you take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy seeing the results of your efforts, this is the role for you. Working alongside a skilled and supportive team, you’ll repair, modify and maintain shipping containers, delivering safe, customer‑ready products while developing valuable fabrication and repair skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welding, grinding and repairing damaged containers.
• Patching holes and carrying out structural repairs.
• Filling, sanding and preparing containers for painting.
• Replacing and repairing timber flooring.
• Repairing container doors, locks, hinges and seals.
• Operating tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop and yard.
• Contributing to a positive team environment and helping deliver quality products to customers

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is practical, reliable, and enjoys working in a team.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in container repairs, metal fabrication, welding, maintenance, construction or a similar trade environment highly regarded.
• A strong focus on safety and quality workmanship.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Good problem‑solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• A reliable work ethic and positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A current Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential).

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
• Work-Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back.
• We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
• We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

United Rentals help connect communities, shape our cities, create possibilities, and provide product solutions as unique as our customers; so why wouldn’t you want to make a difference by building your career with a global leader in equipment rental.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory drug and alcohol screening and national police check.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.