We're recruiting an experienced Diesel Mechanic/Trade Assistant to join a busy aviation operation at Sydney Airport. This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of ground support equipment - from heavy trucks and pushback tugs to utes, vans, and freight movers.

An exciting opportunity for the right candidate to secure permanency and, down the track, access airline staff benefits that go beyond the workshop.

What you'll be doing:

- Servicing, maintaining & repairing ground service equipment (trucks, pushback/freight tugs, cars, vans & utes)
- Working across hydraulics, fitting, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting (experience in any of these is highly regarded)
- Carrying out scheduled maintenance & responding to breakdowns
- Supporting a critical operation that keeps the airport moving

What's on offer:

- $45 per hour casual base rate + OT & shift allowances as required
- Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm with occasional overtime
- Onsite parking at the Jet Base & just a 15-minute walk from Mascot Station
- Opportunity for permanency, unlocking airline benefits in the future
- Work in a supportive,



safety-first team environment

What we're looking for:

- Any boilermaker or welder background
- Experience with heavy vehicles/equipment, plus light vehicles
- Robust knowledge of hydraulics, fitting, welding, or electrical troubleshooting (any combination valuable)
- Fit, reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently

Additional requirements:

- Pre-employment medical & Red ASIC (paid by candidate, reimbursed by client) - can start before ASIC is finalised

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Diesel Mechanic/Trade Assistant (Bayside Council)
🏢 Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
📍 Bayside Council