Workfast is seeking an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson / Fitter to join the site team for Australia’s largest integrated import and export logistics provider at the Newcastle Agri Terminal.
Pay Rate: $54.00 p/hr + Overtime + Super
Location: Carrington (Newcastle), NSW
Hours: Rostered Monday to Friday, 40-hour week + weekend OT opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
This is a long-term opportunity working within a busy grain and materials handling environment, performing mechanical maintenance, installation, and fault-finding on heavy industrial equipment and conveyor systems.
What You Will Be Doing
- Performing routine, preventative, and breakdown mechanical maintenance on fixed plant machinery
- Executing industrial installations, fault-finding, and repairs safely and efficiently
- Working on conveyor belt systems, grain handling gear, and associated mechanical equipment
- Ensuring strict adherence to site safety protocols, including awareness of electrical equipment in hazardous areas
- Working both independently and collaboratively within an experienced site team
What You Need
- Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Recognised Australian qualification)
- Proven experience in heavy industry, industrial installation, and fault-finding
- Hands-on experience with conveyor belt systems and associated mechanical infrastructure
- Familiarity with electrical equipment in hazardous environments
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, sound decision-making, and active problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential)
- Previous experience in the grain industry or bulk materials handling Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- EWP over 11 metres
- Confined Space Entry qualification
- RISI (Rail Industry Safety Induction)
- Forklift, Telehandler, or Front End Loader operations tickets
- Rigger or Dogman qualifications
Perks
- $54.00 p/hr + OT Penalties + Super
- Rostered Monday–Friday, 40-hour week with optional weekend overtime
- Consistent long term work
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Training & Development opportunities
About Us
Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia’s largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.
Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from all people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.