Maintenance Fitter - Darwin

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established heavy industrial operation that plays a critical role in supplying essential materials to the construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors across the Northern Territory.
Operating a large-scale processing facility with significant fixed and mobile plant, this business offers long-term stability, strong earning potential and the opportunity to become the trusted mechanical expert on site.

The Benefits

• Permanent day shift
• Flat rate of $65.00 per hour + super
• Monday - Friday: 7–4pm/7:30am-4pm
• 44-hour week with paid breaks
• Optional OT 4-hour Saturday available most weeks
• Earn circa $149k + super on the standard roster, with the opportunity to earn up to circa $170k + super through regular Saturday overtime
• Fully maintained company vehicle and phone

The Role
You will be the sole Mechanical Fitter responsible for keeping a busy heavy industrial processing site running reliably, working across both fixed plant and mobile equipment. The site has a close-knit team of around 10 people, with support from operators, an Electrical Leading Hand and external contractors where required.

You will have the autonomy to plan your own workload, prioritise maintenance requirements, coordinate contractors and take ownership of the mechanical function on site. This role would suit an experienced fitter who enjoys responsibility, variety and being trusted to make decisions.

Day to day you will be involved in:

• Maintenance and repairs across fixed plant, mobile plant and heavy equipment
• Fault finding, servicing and preventative maintenance
• Planning and prioritising maintenance activities based on site requirements
• Supporting shutdowns, breakdown response and reliability work
• Working closely with operators to minimise downtime
• Managing contractors on site to ensure work is completed safely and to plan
• Mentoring apprentices and operators during maintenance activities
• Carrying out basic welding including MIG, Stick and occasional TIG
• Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with site procedures

The Requirements

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or similar
• Strong experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, quarrying, mining, logistics or large-scale industrial environments
• High Risk Licences, or willingness to obtain, advantageous

Why This Role?
This role would suit a mature or experienced Mechanical Fitter who is looking for autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to run the mechanical side of a site without moving into a desk-based management role.
You will have the freedom to plan your own workload, take apprentices and operators under your wing, manage contractors and genuinely influence how maintenance is carried out on site.