Job Description

About your role

As a Leading Hand in our Water Treatment Systems team you will be based at our Edwardstown site, in the southern suburbs of Adelaide and hold a varied position supporting the build and testing of water‑treatment systems.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + super + bonus opportunity
• Job security – permanent, full-time role
• Consistent weekday hours (no weekend work)
• Flexible start times (early start options available)
• Stable team environment with long-tenured employees
• Strong learning opportunities and close collaboration with engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with building, assembling, and testing water‑treatment equipment
• Manage stock levels of IXOM products and site consumables, including procurement and inventory management
• Work closely with project engineers during testing and commissioning
• Contribute to dispatch, inventory, and general workshop duties
• Assist in the fabrication of bespoke equipment within the workshop
• Oversee contractors whilst onsite
• General housekeeping of the workshop and site, including ensuring all tools and manufacturing equipment are maintained and fit for purpose

Who are we looking for?

• Trade background preferred or experienced trades assistant
• A valid forklift license will be essential
• Competent using computers and the Microsoft Office suite; experience with SAP will be highly regarded
• High level of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Understanding of workshop operations, dispatch, and inventory management

Nice to have but not essential

• Experience in a manufacturing background will be highly regarded, in particular the water industry
• Experience with pipework, instrumentation, and general mechanical assembly

About IXOM

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, ensuring safe and reliable access and helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

If you require any further information, please contact careers@ixom.com

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

You must have full, unrestricted working rights to apply.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.