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 aMonday 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

Strong 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

Market-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 have any questions, please email Georgina at ******@tassal.com.au

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