Mechanical Fitter

Utilita Water Solutions is a joint venture between Ventia and Downer Utilities that delivers electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance services and projects across a diverse range of water and wastewater assets.  Our delivery area covers Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounding western regions.  

The team & opportunity:

Our Mechanical scope of work is large and varied and includes mechanical maintenance activities on the drinking water and sewerage networks. We have multiple opportunities in our team for Mechanical Fitters, working across Brisbane metro and Northern regions.

Our ideal candidate:

You will take on challenges with a can-do attitude and a positive approach, this will drive success in the role, enabling you to perform at your highest capacity.

• Trade Qualifications as an Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical (Cert III in Engineering Trade (Mechanical Fitter) MEM30205) or equivalent trade. 


• MR-Class Drivers Licence. 


• General Construction Industry Induction (White Card).


• Experience in an industrial environment, within water/wastewater will be highly regarded.


• Ability to participate in an on-call roster and shift work when required. 


• Hepatitis A&B vaccinations or willingness to obtain. 


• Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets (desirable).

What’s in it for you?

• RDO every 4 weeks.


• Company vehicle for work related purposes. 


• On-site physio & psychology. 


• A wide and varied scope of work, no two days are the same. 


• Dependent on experience and competency our hourly rates vary from $48.31 - $51.60.


• Competitive EA rates and conditions with the opportunity for additional earning capacity through the on-call roster.     


• Opportunities for career development with exposure to Leading Hand & Supervisor activities – we pride ourselves on investing in our people.


• A great team culture with opportunity to learn from some of the best tradespeople in the industry.  


• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.


• The opportunity to contribute to the community through meaningful work, essentially ensuring the communities we live in remain operational. 

As an employer who embraces equal opportunity and promotes diversity and inclusion, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians to apply. 

For further information contact:

Ainsley Parmenter | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner | ainsley.parmenter@downergroup.com

Applications will not be accepted via email. Please submit your application via the advertisement.