Northern Water is seeking a skilled and experienced Fitter to join our team in Cairns. As a Fitter, you’ll work on a wide variety of projects performing installation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment systems, pumps and related equipment.

What you’ll be doing

- Install, maintain, and repair water distribution systems, fittings, pumps, and associated equipment across commercial, industrial installations and marine vessels
- Diagnose faults and defects in water systems and implement effective solutions to restore functionality
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation and repair work
- Conduct testing and quality checks on completed work to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Work collaboratively with other tradespeople and team members to complete projects on time

What we’re looking for

- White Card + valid manual driver’s licence
- Able to pass a police check
- Confident completing paperwork including JSA's and job tickets
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Reliable,



strong work ethic and good communication skills
- Comfortable working independently and within a team
- Physical fitness and ability to perform physically demanding tasks
- Knowledge of water supply systems, pipework materials, and industry-standard fitting techniques is beneficial

What we offer

- Work–life balance with an early knock‑off every Friday
- Opportunities for overtime and away work
- All general tools, uniform and PPE supplied

About us Northern water is a locally owned business since 2008. We service & supply across Australia,Papua Current Guinea and Pacific. Northern Water specialises in desalination, pumping and filtration systems—manufacturing, installing and servicing high‑quality water treatment equipment. Our clients include defence, mining operations, councils, superyachts, commercial vessels and remote communities & islands.

Contact us:

(07) 4035 1907 4035 1907) or [email protected]

📌 Fitter (Cairns)
🏢 Northern Water
📍 Cairns