Mechanical Fitter – Cranes & Davits | Garden Island | RAN Fleet SupportBuildability Group Trades and Labour Roles – Sydney NSWCasual/TemporaryJob Title: Mechanical Fitter – Cranes & Davits | Garden Island | RAN Fleet SupportContract Type: CasualLocation: SydneyJob Published: 18/07/2026Job DescriptionThe RoleWe'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 workplace, with genuine long‐term potential for the right candidate.What You'll Be DoingServicing, repairing, and maintaining shipboard cranes and davitsDiagnosing and rectifying hydraulic system faultsPerforming mechanical fitting, fault‐finding, and overhaul work on deck equipmentWorking alongside riggers, engineers,



and Defence personnel in an active naval dockyardEnsuring all work meets strict marine and safety standardsWhat You'll NeedTrade 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 accessAbility to pass Defence security screeningStrong safety focus and ability to work in a controlled dockyard environmentWhat's On Offer$50/hr + overtime + superannuationAdditional $5/hr site allowanceTemp to permanent pathway for the right fitWork on unique, high‐value Defence assetsStable, ongoing work on Garden IslandIf 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