Mechanical Fitter – Cranes & Davits | Garden Island | RAN Fleet Support
Buildability Group Trades and Labour Roles – Sydney NSW
Casual/Temporary
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter – Cranes & Davits | Garden Island | RAN Fleet Support
Contract Type: Casual
Location: Sydney
Job Published: 18/07/2026
Job Description
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a team working on the cranes and davits aboard Royal Australian Navy vessels at Garden Island. This is hands‐on maintenance and repair work in a Defence marine environment, with genuine long‐term potential for the right candidate.
What You'll Be Doing
Servicing, repairing, and maintaining shipboard cranes and davits
Diagnosing and rectifying hydraulic system faults
Performing mechanical fitting, fault‐finding, and overhaul work on deck equipment
Working alongside riggers, engineers, and Defence personnel in an active naval dockyard
Ensuring all work meets strict marine and safety standards
What You'll Need




Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (essential)
Strong hydraulics knowledge and fault‐finding experience (essential)
Previous marine or shipboard maintenance experience (highly regarded)
Basic Rigging Ticket (desirable)
Australian Citizenship — mandatory for site access
Ability to pass Defence security screening
Solid safety focus and ability to work in a controlled dockyard environment
What's On Offer
$50/hr + overtime + superannuation
Additional $5/hr site allowance
Temp to permanent pathway for the right fit
Work on unique, high‐value Defence assets
Stable, ongoing work on Garden Island
If you're a qualified Fitter with solid hydraulics experience and you're looking to bring your skills to a specialised Defence maritime environment, we want to hear from you.
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📌 Mechanical Fitter – Cranes & Davits | Garden Island | Ran Fleet Support (New South Wales)
🏢 Buildability Group Trades and Labour Roles
📍 New South Wales