Join the SOILCO Group and proudly part of The Life-Giving Soil Company!
As part of SOILCO, you will benefit from the supportive, close-knit environment, along with the expanded resources and opportunities of a larger organisation.
With a strong reputation for quality and service, specialising in the extraction, landscape supply, processing, sourcing, and delivery of a broad range of soils, making us a key supplier to the landscaping industry.
SOILCO is an industry leader in organics recycling, producing quality assured soil, compost and mulch products.
SOILCO specialises in the design, construction and operation of innovative organics recycling facilities that convert organic waste into quality assured products.
Our proven technologies transform organics into products that regenerate and give life to soil, providing customers with sustainable, reliable and cost-effective solutions.
We proudly enable the circular economy by harnessing the power of people and technology.
The SOILCO Group is committed to enabling a circular economy by transforming organics into high-quality products that give life to soil.
The Role:
We are seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Fitter with proven experience in industrial, manufacturing, processing, production line, quarry, or heavy industry environments.
This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the performance, reliability and ongoing improvement of our fertiliser blending and bagging operations.
Working as part of a team-oriented maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, equipment repairs and improvement initiatives that maximise plant availability and operational performance.
This role offers the opportunity to work across both our Canberra and Yass operations,



supporting a growing business with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.
Flexibility to travel between sites is essential, and a fully maintained company vehicle is provided as part of the offer.
If you enjoy solving problems, take pride in high-quality workmanship, and want to be part of a business that is making a positive environmental impact, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the bagging plant.
Diagnose production equipment issues and implement effective repairs.
Support continuous improvement and plant optimisation.
Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications and small projects.
Minimise downtime by working collaboratively with operations.
Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance and risk management.
Key Skills & Experience Required
Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Fitter
Experience working with:
Conveyors and material-handling equipment
Bagging, packaging, or similar production machinery
Motors, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics
Electrical systems (for electrical fitters), including fault-finding and basic control systems
General industrial plant equipment
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability
Experience in factory, production line, quarry, or heavy-industry settings
Understanding of WHS requirements and safe-work practices
Bonus but not essential: experience with heavy-vehicles, diesel engines, or mobile plant equipment
How to Apply:




This role requires someone with hands-on industrial equipment experience.Candidates with mixed mechanical and electrical capability (dual-trade or strong exposure across both) would be ideal but are not mandatory.
If you are a team oriented, self-directed, and eager individual that is versatile and has attention to detail, please submit a cover letter and resume via the "Apply" link by 7th August ****.
Position will be available to commence immediately.
To get in touch with us or for more information about this position, please contact the People and Culture Team on email at ******.
SOILCO is committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which involves a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing and reference checking.
Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
General terms and conditions of employment while employed with SOILCO will be governed by the National Employment Standards (NES) and the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award ****.
SOILCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.
***Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted***
Please note that SOILCO does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method.
Full Australian working rights (valid visa with no restrictions).

📌 Mechanical Fitter (Canberra)
🏢 SOILCO
📍 Canberra