Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter - Defence & Marine

Location: Garden Island, NSW | Shadbolt Group

Lead from the front. Work on critical Defence assets.

Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter to join our team at Garden Island, supporting critical Defence and naval maintenance activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled mechanical tradesperson who can coordinate a team, solve complex mechanical problems and deliver high-quality work in a demanding Defence environment.

What's in it for you?

- Work on critical naval vessels and Defence assets.
- Take a leading role in a skilled mechanical trades team.
- Combine hands-on fitting with day-to-day team coordination.
- Be part of a growing engineering business delivering essential Defence capability.

About the role You'll coordinate daily trade activities while remaining hands-on with mechanical fitting, maintenance, overhaul, repairs, installation and testing. Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you'll help keep work safe, on schedule and to the highest technical and quality standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

- Leading and coordinating mechanical trades personnel.
- Undertaking mechanical fitting, maintenance, overhaul and repairs.
- Fault-finding across pumps, valves, gearboxes, bearings, drives and rotating equipment.
- Interpreting engineering drawings,



specifications and work instructions.
- Monitoring productivity, workmanship, safety and quality.
- Supporting vessel maintenance activities in a Defence and marine environment.

What you'll bring

- Recognised mechanical trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining), or equivalent.
- Significant post-trade mechanical fitting and maintenance experience.
- Previous Leading Hand, Chargehand or senior trade experience.
- Robust mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- A proactive approach to safety, quality and team leadership.

Highly regarded: Defence, naval, shipbuilding or dockyard experience; hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge; confined space, working at heights, rigging or dogging tickets; and an existing Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Defence Eligibility Requirements

Australian citizenship is essential. You must also be able to satisfy applicable Defence security, site access, medical, police check and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

Ready to take the lead?

If you're a hands-on mechanical tradesperson who can lead a crew and deliver results on critical Defence assets, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now and join Shadbolt Group.

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