Mader Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker to step into a Leading Hand role at a busy Waste Management & Recycling Facility in New Chum, Queensland.
This is an excellent prospect for a hands-on tradesperson looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a diverse range of fixed plant equipment while supporting the day-to-day performance of the maintenance team.
Why Join Mader?
- $60.00 - $65.00 per hour + Super paid on all hours worked
- Ongoing, long-term work with a consistent pipeline of projects
- Exposure to a wide range of industrial and recycling plant equipment
- Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm
- Career development and leadership progression opportunities
- Join a global business with a strong reputation for quality and safety
About the Role
As a Fixed Plant Leading Hand, you will provide frontline leadership while working alongside the maintenance team to ensure plant reliability and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include planned maintenance, breakdown response, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of tradespeople and contractors on site
- Perform maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on fixed plant equipment
- Execute preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing activities
- Maintain and repair conveyors, shredders, screens, pumps, gearboxes, and recycling plant machinery
- Coordinate and assist with plant shutdowns, upgrades, and installations
- Drive secure work practices and ensure compliance with site procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and plant performance
- Maintain a safe, clean,
and productive work environment
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker
- Previous experience within fixed plant, recycling, manufacturing, quarrying, or heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated leadership or Leading Hand experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Full Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety
About Mader Group
Mader's Infrastructure Division delivers industry-leading fixed plant maintenance services across the mining, infrastructure, manufacturing, and recycling sectors. With more than 20 years of industry experience, our teams provide practical, innovative, and reliable maintenance solutions that minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.
The Mader Difference
- 12% discount on Bupa Health Insurance
- Attractive quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
- Exclusive employee discounts across retail, travel, accommodation, finance, and more
- Ongoing leadership and professional development training
- Years of service rewards and recognition programs
- Regular team events, family days, golf days, and social activities
- Interstate and international career opportunities
- Salary packaging options for vehicles, tooling, and other personal items
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Join Mader Group and become part of a team that values safety, leadership, quality workmanship, and long-term career growth.
📌 Mechanical Fitter / Boilermaker - Fixed Plant Leading Hand (New Chum)
🏢 Mader Group
📍 New Chum