Mechanical Fitter

The Opportunity

Join our Confluence Maintenance team as a Mechanical Fitter, where you’ll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across Sydney Water’s Network Sites and Wastewater Treatment facilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll support the reliable operation of critical infrastructure across Sydney’s Northern Region, servicing sites including palm beach Hornsby, Warriewood, Manly, Rouse Hill, Castle Hill and Riverstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical trades professional to build a rewarding career in the water industry. You’ll work on essential long-term maintenance programs, contribute to the delivery of vital community services, and develop your expertise within a supportive and safety-focused team.

We currently have two permanent, full-time positions in the Networks work area of operation available, working Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm. As part of the role, you’ll also participate in an on-call roster, providing after hours support for one week every 6 – 8 weeks.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate and tool of trade vehicle provided
• Overtime opportunities available
• A dynamic role offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Join a supportive, high-performing team focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Access exclusive VenPerks, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, and discounts across private healthcare, travel, retail, and more.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out the maintenance, repair and servicing of a wide range of water and wastewater assets, including pumping stations, treatment plants, chemical dosing systems, generators, pumps, valves and associated mechanical equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, complete repairs, conduct inspections, install equipment and carry out testing to ensure the reliable operation of assets.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental and operational standards while delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes.

About You

• Hold a mechanical or electrical trade qualification, or an engineering qualification, with experience in the water and wastewater industry being highly regarded.
• Possess a current and valid Class C driver’s licence.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in pump and valve maintenance, with strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Have the ability to undertake physically demanding field-based work in a variety of environments.
• Are resilient, adaptable and able to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively within small trade teams.
• Desirable to hold dogging competencies and a truck licence or have the willingness to obtain them.

About Confluence Water
Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney – rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract. 

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

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
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Position Reference Number: 168080