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Vacancy

Mechanical Tradesperson

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Overview

The Opportunity:

Waternish Engineering is recruiting multiple permanent full-time Mechanical Tradespersons to support upcoming and ongoing water infrastructure projects located in Tasmania (various project locations).
These positions offer the opportunity to work with multi-skilled teams across a diverse and growing portfolio of projects. Some interstate travel may be required depending on project demands.
This is an exciting chance to join a rapidly expanding business and contribute to its national success.


Benefits:

- Attractive pay rates
- Travel and living-away-from-home allowances, depending on your residence and project needs
- Extensive growth, training and upskilling opportunities
- A “People First” workplace where your contributions are valued
- Variety of projects and tasks
- Long-term career development in a stable and expanding national company
- Continued investment in skills and competency development
- Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

The Role:

This permanent full-time site-based positions will be located in Tasmania.


Key duties include:

  • Installation and modification of PVC and stainless-steel piping

  • Installation of process and mechanical equipment

  • Fault diagnosis and rectification

  • Minor fabrication and mechanical assembly

  • Working within safe systems of work and contributing to team success

Minimum Requirements:

  • Cert III Mechanical Engineering OR Trade Certification in an Associated/Allied Discipline

  • Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (Class C)

  • Successful completion of a Pre-employment Medical

Desirable Skills:

  • Dogging and/or Rigging

  • Construction Industry White Card

Highly Regarded Competencies:

  • Heavy vehicle licence (MR, HR or HC)

  • Working at Heights

  • Confined Space

  • EWP/Scissor Lift

  • Vehicle-mounted crane or higher crane licence

  • Basic Scaffolding

  • Forklift HRWL

  • Telehandler

Waternish Engineering actively invests in training and upskilling. Applicants without the above competencies but with the desire to develop are encouraged to apply.

About The Company

Waternish Engineering is a dynamic national business operating in the water sector, delivering high-quality construction, installation, and maintenance of water infrastructure.

Their projects span both brownfields and greenfields environments, offering challenging and rewarding work across water treatment facilities and piping systems.

They are committed to safety, quality, and the continuous development of their people as they expand their national footprint.

Further Information

If this sounds like you, please contact DeArne Stone (Employment Manager - SWN) on 0448 844 607 or at dearne.stone@brighton.tas.gov.au to arrange a friendly

pre-screening interview.

Apply Now

Please submit your basic details below to express your interest in applying for this role. A SWN staff member will be in touch shortly to provide further information and assistance.

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