Trades Assistant

UGL Defence has recently been awarded the contract to manage the Defence fuel related Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance. We are recruiting Trades Assistants to join our Operations & Maintenance team in what is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in the Australia Defence environment to support the national security requirements of the Nation.This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, operations and maintenance contract, within the defence sector. Work with a Tier 1 services provider, alongside an established crew of experienced technicians.The RoleReporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based in Darwin, supporting surrounding locations with occasional regional travel. You will be a part of a core crew of UGL technicians. These duties will include, but not limited to;

• Assist the team with scheduled maintenance and service of fuel installation assets and equipment

• Assist with project work as required on the fuel installation and related assets and equipment
• Support subcontracted work packages as required
• Support various sites in the region, with occasional requirement to travel to various sites throughout NT

What you NeedYou will be a strong team player, a self-starter and dedicated employee that will draw on your experience and diverse skills to deliver high quality outcomes for UGL and our customer. We expect the successful applicants to have the following

• Previous labouring or trade (mechanical) experience highly regarded
• Previous experience working in fixed plant maintenance, ideally fuel services or Oil & Gas would be advantageous, not essential.
• Defence fuels network or defence industry experience will be highly regarded
• Confined space and working at heights tickets will be highly regarded
• Safety is at the forefront of everything you do!
• Currently hold, or ability to obtain appropriate Defence Security Clearance

What we OfferThis is an opportunity to join UGL as a full-time employee, on a long-term contract within the Defence sector. A unique chance to work with and be apart of a Defence team and support the delivery of National Security in Australia.

• Competitive hourly rates with market leading company benefits
• Long-term opportunity, with locational stability; work close to home for as long as you want!!
• Work with a great crew of people from UGL and the Defence
• Love coming to work everyday and be apart of something bigger!

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.To express your interest in this position, please submit your application by applying to the advert and answer screening questions as prompted.Job Reference: 256462