Your new company

Join a leading Defence Contractor delivering critical services in Woolloomooloo, providing primary operational, repair, and maintenance support within a Maritime environment.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulics , you will play a vital role in maintaining and supporting essential dock operations. Reporting to the Mechanical Lead, you’ll work across diverse environments including workshops, service ducts, valve pits, seawater chambers, the pumphouse facility, and upper and lower galleries servicing the dock.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing preventative and minor corrective maintenance using computerised systems.

• Assisting with fault identification and reporting.

• Supporting dock operations during docking and undocking.

• Collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with Work Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

• Working in confined spaces, at heights, and occasionally in underground areas.

What you'll need to succeed

• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent.

• Certificate IV or proven experience in hydraulics.

• Strong background in facilities or equipment maintenance.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and troubleshoot faults.

• General machining and welding experience.

• Desirable tickets: confined space, forklift, working at heights, EWP, first aid

• Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance (Baseline)
• Construction Industry White Card.

What you'll get in return

• Work on a high-profile defence contract in a unique operational environment.

• Competitive remuneration

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to holly.powell@hays.com.au, or call us now on 02 9049 6980

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.