Maintenance Fitter

Core Talent · Darwin NT · Full time
Posted 60d ago

Maintenance Fitter

Core Talent
Darwin NT

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Full time

~$128k(Estimated)
$65 per hour
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on heavy plant and fleet equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults and conduct repairs.
  • Train and support apprentices while managing contractors and ensuring safety compliance.

Maintenance Fitter – Heavy Plant & Fleet
Darwin | Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm | Saturday 7:00am–1:00pm
Company Car + Fuel Card + Company Phone

About the Role

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their team. This is a hands-on role maintaining and repairing heavy fixed/mobile plant, machinery and transport fleet equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance
  • Service transport fleet including trailers, dollies and end tippers
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
  • Complete overhauls, repairs, installations and equipment relocations
  • Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks, including lockout/tagout
  • Assist with construction, maintenance and continuous improvement projects
  • Train and support apprentices and labourers
  • Manage contractors and report equipment issues to management
  • Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas
  • Operate heavy machinery safely and in accordance with legislation

What We’re Looking For

  • Relevant Trade Qualification – Cert III/IV or higher
  • Heavy plant experience within metal, manufacturing or mining
  • Experience with fixed/mobile plant and transport fleet
  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault-finding skills
  • Pump maintenance experience
  • High Risk Work Licences
  • Strong WHS knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Company vehicle, fuel card and phone
  • Stable Monday–Saturday roster
  • Long-term career opportunity
  • Varied heavy plant, fleet and maintenance environment

If you’re a qualified Maintenance Fitter with heavy plant and fleet experience looking for a long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Zak Ward | 0421 604 880 | zak.ward@coretalent.com.au

#SCR-zak-ward

Consultant

zak.ward@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-27838
Profession:ManufacturingTrades & Services

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 14th Aug, 2026

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Skills

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Breakdown repairCorrective maintenanceDrivers licenceHeavy machinery operationHeavy plant operationHydraulic fault-findingIndependent work abilityMechanical fault-findingOverhaul and equipment installationPneumatic fault-findingPreventative maintenanceProblem solvingSafety and lockout/tagout proceduresTeamworkTrade qualificationTransport fleet serviceWh&s knowledge

Licenses & certifications

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Cert iii/iv in engineering or equivalentHigh risk work licencesWh&s certification

Perks & benefits

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Company phoneCompany vehicleFuel card

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