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