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Hands-on marine & heavy industry maintainer

Cairns
Norship Pty
Posted: 4 June
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About Us
Norship is a privately owned Northern Australian company with more than 40 years of experience delivering specialist ship repair, heavy industry services, engineering, in-service support, and maintenance solutions.

We are known across the region for our superior workmanship, reliability, and technical capability, servicing Defence, commercial, and industrial clients on some of Australia's most important maritime projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Labourer with a strong mechanical background to support our maintenance department.

This role will see you working alongside a qualified Diesel Fitter and involved in a wide variety of maintenance tasks across the yard, including:

Maintenance of fixed plant and equipment

Support and servicing of mobile plant

General yard infrastructure maintenance

Assisting with mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a high-performing team within the marine and heavy industry sector.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for motivated individuals with experience in one or more of the following environments:

Shipyards, docks, or marine maintenance

Construction, civil works, or heavy industry

Engineering support or industrial labouring

Mechanical, fabrication, or repair-based workplaces

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Reliable with a strong work ethic

Committed to safety and high-quality workmanship

Comfortable working in physically demanding industrial environments

A self-starter with strong ambition and initiative

Licences & Certifications

The following are highly desirable:

Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

Working at Heights

Confined Space Entry

Current Drivers Licence

Required (or willingness to obtain):

Construction Induction (White Card)

Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening

Why Join Norship?

Work with an industry leader in marine and heavy engineering

Be part of major national maritime projects

Diverse and hands-on maintenance work

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to develop skills within the marine and industrial sector

If you're a motivated maintenance professional with mechanical experience looking to grow within a respected Northern Australian engineering company, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and build your future with Norship.

*Please do not reapply if you have already submitted an application for this role.

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Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a Maintenance Mechanic? How many years' experience do you have as a Labourer and Trade Assistant? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)? Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening? Which of the following forklift licences do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Maintenance Assistant? Do you have a current licence to operate an Elevating Work Platform (EWP)?

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