Mechanical Trades

Your next opportunity:

Based in Berrima and reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, we are seeking an experienced mechanical trade‑qualified professional to join our Cement Plant Maintenance team. This role is responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across a wide range of fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

This is a hands‑on, full‑time permanent role suited to a trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in heavy industrial environments. The successful candidate must have flexibility to be available over a 7-day period, including shutdowns.

What you will do:

Maintain and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, crushers, mills, kilns, fans, gearboxes, pumps, and hydraulic systemsPerform preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and breakdown repairs on fixed plant equipmentExecute maintenance work in accordance with approved maintenance plans, procedures, and engineering standardsDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with production and electrical teamsIdentify, report, and assist in rectifying equipment defects, safety hazards, and improvement opportunitiesParticipate in shutdown maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for:

Mechanical trade qualification (minimum Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade)Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance, preferably within cement, mining, quarrying, or heavy manufacturing environmentsStrong fault‑finding and mechanical troubleshooting capabilityKnowledge of maintenance work plans, procedures, and scheduling systemsWorking knowledge of plant operations, material handling systems, products, and processes (desirable)High commitment to safety, quality, and housekeeping standardsExposure to OHSE and Quality policies and systemsWillingness to work a flexible 7‑day roster and participate in shutdown work

Licences and Permits (advantageous):

Forklift licenceOverhead craneEWPWorking at Heights

What’s on Offer:

Competitive hourly rate plus superannuationOvertime and applicable allowancesOngoing mentoring and guidance from experienced industry professionalsGenuine career development and progression opportunities within Boral Australia Opportunity to work for an organisation committed to safety, health, and environmental excellence