Downer

Mechanical Fitter - Newcastle, NSW

Downer  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

What We Offer

  • Permanent Full-Time Role: Secure long-term employment within Downer
  • Competitive Rate: EBA rates + penalties + site allowance
  • Residential Roster: Monday – Friday day work (40 hours per week)
  • Local Role: Based in Hexham supporting Kooragang Bulk Facilities
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a safety-focused team committed to Zero Harm

The Opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities team is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our site maintenance crew in Newcastle You will support mechanical maintenance activities and small-scale upgrades across bulk materials and port operations, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

About You

  • Site Proficient: Hold a recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate with experience in heavy industry or similar environments
  • Technically Proficient: Experience with preventative maintenance, fault finding, and repair of mechanical systems including conveyors, unloaders, and rotating equipment
  • Team Oriented: Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a safety-first environment
  • Site Qualifications: Full working rights in Australia, Driver’s Licence, Construction White Card (mandatory)

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit delivers end-to-end services across essential infrastructure, including power, water, industrial and transport sectors. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets, supported by skilled trades and technical expertise.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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