Maintenance Fitter

About us

Established in 1966, Benedict is an Australian family owned and operated company that has grown from a small haulage contractor, to one of the largest producers and resellers of quarried, recycled and landscape products in New South Wales. Benedict is still growing today, consistently meeting greater Sydney’s needs for civil, construction, landscaping, and recycled products, whilst fast becoming the industry leaders in recycling and resource recovery.

Benedict is committed to providing reliable, high-quality products and services, maintaining high integrity and high ethical standards, ensuring the safety of our people, actively participating in the community, whilst staying committed to sustainable business practices and the protection of the environment.

Benedict products are ‘What Sydney’s Made Of®’. We’ve been proud to play a role in some of NSW’s key infrastructure and construction projects such as Western Sydney Airport (Aerowest), M7/M12 Integration Project, the Barangaroo Development, West Connex M4 widening, M2 upgrade, North Connex, Wet’n’Wild Water Park, and Sydney Olympic Park.

To find out more about what we do at Benedict, visit our website: https://www.benedict.com.au/

What you can expect

• A full-time permanent position.
• Competitive hourly rates with overtime opportunities.
• A stable employment with a growing Australian family-owned business.
• A supportive and safety-focused team environment.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Maintenance Fitter to join our team at our Newcastle recycling facility for a 12-month contract.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with heavy machinery, solving mechanical problems and working as part of a practical and supportive team.

You will work closely with the Site Manager and operations team to identify issues, complete repairs and minimise equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair site machinery and equipment.
• Repair and maintain conveyors, crushers, and screens.
• Carry out breakdown and emergency repairs when needed.
• Complete welding, fabrication and general repairs.
• Assist with general site maintenance.
• Complete safety checks and required paperwork.
• Report hazards, faults and incidents.
• Follow all site safety procedures and wear the correct PPE.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Fitter.
• Experienced in mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Confident working with conveyors, crushers, screens and processing equipment.
• Experienced with welding and fabrication.
• Safety-focused and committed to following procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot problems and work independently.

Benedict promotes a safe work culture. The successful applicant will be required to participate in reference checking and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen.

To apply, please hit 'apply now' or email your resume to [email protected].

We appreciate the time it takes to submit a job application, and we thank you for your interest in working at Benedict. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

We do not require agency assistance at this time.