Newcastle | Monday–Friday Days | 6:00am–2:00pm (Flexible)
$45 per hour (negotiable) + OT + Super
Are you a Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic experience looking for a Monday–Friday day shift role?
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic Hose Fitter to join a well-established company specialising in the installation and fit-out of crane and lifting systems onto trucks and HGVs .
This is a hands‑on workshop position where hydraulic hose fitting and hydraulic system installation will make up a large part of your day‑to‑day work.
The Role
Working as part of a skilled workshop team, you will be responsible for the mechanical installation, assembly and servicing of truck‑mounted crane systems and associated equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Hydraulic hose fitting, routing and installation
- Installation of hydraulic components and systems
- Mechanical fitting and assembly of truck‑mounted crane systems
- Installation and modification of vehicle loading cranes and hookloaders
- Assembly and installation of subframes and associated components
- Assembly and disassembly of crane and hookloader equipment
- Mechanical and hydraulic pre‑delivery inspections
- Servicing and maintenance of new and used crane equipment
- Assisting with crane and hookloader installations
- Reading and working from engineering specifications
- Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
- Working closely with other workshop fitters and the wider team
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a mechanical trade background with solid hands‑on hydraulic experience .
You will ideally have:
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning, Heavy Vehicle, Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong experience with hydraulics and hydraulic hose fitting
- Mechanical fitting and assembly experience
- Experience working on trucks, heavy vehicles, trailers, mobile equipment or similar
- Previous experience with cranes, hookloaders or lifting equipment would be highly regarded
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings/specifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a small workshop team
- Current driver's licence
- MR or HR licence would be advantageous
- Forklift licence would be advantageous
What’s On Offer
- $45–$49 per hour + overtime + super
- Monday–Friday day shift
- 6:00am–2:00pm, with some flexibility
- Newcastle location
- Full-time permanent prospect
- Hands‑on work with specialist crane and hydraulic equipment
- Opportunity to develop further skills across mechanical, hydraulic and crane systems
- Stable workshop environment with a skilled team