Mechanical Fitter | Northern Sydney Region

Benefits

- No more night shifts! Day-Walkers ONLY
- $48.52 per hour + super ($47.11 base rate + $1.41 adverse conditions allowance).
- Our skills-based progression framework rewards skill development, with increased rates of pay aligned to each skill profile achieved
- Long-term employment, with a secure contract.
- Fully maintained company vehicle provided, with the convenience of taking it home each day.
- On-call every 6-8 weeks: Includes a 4-hour minimum pay, with OT1.5 for the first 2 hours and OT2 after that.
- Enjoy genuine work-life balance with local work and the opportunity to be home for dinner with friends and family
- Work on critical water and wastewater assets that thousands of people rely on every day.
- Be part of a team that values safety, development, and long-term career growth.

Confluence Water is a JV between Ventia, Downer and Jacobs. Backed by a contract through to 2030, this is long-term work you can count on. From pumps and pipelines to treatment plants and critical infrastructure, you'll play a hands-on role maintaining and improving assets across Sydney Water's northern network.

About the Opportunity

We currently have two permanent, full-time Mechanical Fitter opportunities available across Sydney Water's Northern Region, working Monday to Friday:

1 x Lower Hawkesbury Region: Covering West Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Warriewood and Brooklyn Sewage Treatment Plants.  Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm

1 x Manly: Based at North Head Sewage Treatment Plant. Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Key Accountabilities

- Maintenance, repairs and breakdown response on pumps, valves, generators, treatment plant equipment and other mechanical assets.
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting to get equipment back online quickly and safely.
- Planned servicing, inspections, overhauls, installations and testing.
- Working on essential infrastructure that keeps water and wastewater services running for local communities.
- Following safe work practices and taking pride in delivering quality workmanship every day.

About You

- Hold an Australian Recognised Mechanical Fitter or related trade qualification, with experience in the water/wastewater industry or adjacent sectors such as oil & gas, chemical processing, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- You will like being out in the field, problem-solving and working on critical assets rather than being stuck in a workshop all day.
- Experience in pump and valve maintenance, with strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Obtain a current Open Car license
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively within small trade teams.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 169228