We're looking for an experienced Senior Fitter to join our Maintenance team at Tassal's Proserpine Prawn Farm.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll be one of the key technical experts on site, helping to keep our fleet, plant and equipment operating safely and reliably. This is a hands-on role where you'll spend time in the workshop and out in the field diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, planning maintenance activities and supporting the ongoing reliability of critical farm equipment.

You'll work across a diverse range of machinery and equipment, from Caterpillar dozers, loaders and excavators through to pumps, generators, vehicles and other essential farm infrastructure. With your experience, you'll be relied upon to tackle complex mechanical issues, share your knowledge with the team and help drive continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

Working a Monday to Friday roster, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent work week while living and working in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.

What You'll Be Doing

- Carrying out maintenance and repairs across the farm's fleet, plant and equipment
- Diagnosing complex faults and troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimise downtime
- Maintaining heavy machinery including Caterpillar dozers, excavators and loaders
- Servicing pumps, generators, aerators and other farm infrastructure
- Supporting the maintenance team with technical expertise and problem solving
- Working with the Maintenance Manager to plan and prioritise maintenance activities
- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
- Participating in the on-call roster as required




- Completing work orders and maintenance documentation accurately

About You

- Trade qualified Diesel Fitter, Fitter and Turner, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or similar
- Extensive experience working with heavy machinery and mobile plant
- Solid fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Confident tackling complex mechanical problems independently
- Practical, hands-on and solutions focused
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Committed to safe work practices and continuous improvement
- Current driver's licence
- Full working rights in Australia

What's On Offer

- Competitive salary package plus on-call allowances
- Monday to Friday roster offering genuine work-life balance
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of equipment and machinery
- All tools and equipment provided
- Salary packaging, novated leasing and employee reward programs
- Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Career development opportunities with one of Australia's leading aquaculture companies

Who are we? Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Georgina at [email protected]

📌 Senior Fitter - Maintenance Team (Proserpine)
🏢 Tassal Group
📍 Proserpine