Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical fitter for base asset services, performing maintenance and repairs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Mechanical Fitter will undertake mechanical fitting, repairs, and minor machinery maintenance to support base‑specific PAS activities. The role also requires maintaining plant, equipment and systems to required standards through responsive and preventative maintenance, and applying trade expertise to ensure operational readiness, hazard and risk management, and a safe, compliant work environment. • Perform mechanical fitting, repairs, and minor machinery maintenance for base-specific PAS activities. • Maintain plant, equipment, and systems to required standards through responsive and preventative maintenance. • Apply trade expertise to uphold operational readiness, manage hazards and risks, and support a safe, compliant work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical fitting
- ▸repairs
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment upkeep
- ▸hazard management
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
We are recruiting permanent Mechanical Fitters for our Cairns location, with the role commencing in February 2026. Applicants from any background – whether they have Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills – are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates with post‑trade experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance services, proven experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment, and a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. Desired additional qualifications include Confined Space Entry Certification, a White Card, a current open driver’s licence, and the ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). To apply, submit your CV and any relevant certificates or licences via the Apply Now link. • Post‑trade experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance services. • Experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment. • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Confined Space Entry and White Card desirable). • Current open driver’s licence and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).
Requirements
- ▸mechanical fitting
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸confined space
- ▸white card
- ▸driver’s licence
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture values diversity and offers training and development, with 30 % of vacancies filled internally, as well as Perks@Downer discounts on healthcare, retail and car purchases, and an Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Training and development opportunities with 30 % of vacancies filled internally. • Perks@Downer discounts on healthcare, retail and car purchases. • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Inclusive, high‑performance culture supporting flexible work and diverse talent.
Work Environment
Onsite