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Mechanical Fitter

UGL

Perth, WA
Residential
38-hour week; Mon-Thu 6:30am-3pm; Fri 6:30am-1pm (Early finish on a Friday)

Job Description

About the Company

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

About the Role

This is a hands-on role giving you the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems, long term stability and skill development in a structured environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your primary focus will be diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining our critical assets and equipment, such as fuel storage and fuel transfer systems.

Hours of work: 38-hour week in a ‘blue collar’ role supporting a strong work-life balance.

  • Monday – Thursday: 6:30am – 3pm
  • Friday – 6:30am – 1pm (EARLY FINISH ON A FRIDAY)

There’s also the option to do a week of travel each month to places like Exmouth or Derby, where you’ll do 12-hour days and pick up decent overtime (time + half for first 2 hours, then double time).

What we offer We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

Under "What we offer" section, there are bullet items:

  • Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
  • Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
  • Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
  • Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
  • Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, service, repair and maintain critical assets and equipment (fuel storage and fuel transfer systems)
  • Work in fixed plant maintenance (fuel services or Oil & Gas preferred)
  • Travel options: week-long travel each month to Exmouth or Derby with 12-hour days and overtime (time + half for first 2 hours, then double time)
  • Hours: 38-hour week; Mon-Thu 6:30am–3pm; Fri 6:30am–1pm (Early finish on Friday)
  • Reports to Maintenance Supervisor

About You / Requirements

  • Relevant mechanical trade qualifications
  • Proven experience working in fixed plant maintenance (fuel services or Oil & Gas preferred)
  • Confined space and working at heights tickets (preferred)
  • Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Confined Space Ticket (preferred)
  • Working at Heights Ticket (preferred)

What’s On Offer / Benefits

  • Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers
  • Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone
  • Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights
  • Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances
  • Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops

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