Permanent, full time | Monday-Friday | 6:00am-2:15pm
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced
Rigger
to join our team based in
Hexham
, supporting a variety of maintenance projects around the
Port of Newcastle
.
You'll work alongside skilled boilermakers and fitters to carry out
general site rigging and maintenance
across client sites. If you enjoy hands‑on work, steady hours, and being part of a supportive crew, this is a great opportunity to step into a stable, long‑term role.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who puts safety first, works well in a team, and is confident with day‑to‑day rigging activities.
To be successful, you'll need:
Mandatory:
* Construction White Card
* C Class Driver's Licence
* High-Risk Work Licence -
RI (Rigging)
* Working at Heights (valid within 2 years)
Desirable:
* First Aid
* Confined Space (valid within 2 years)
* Gas Test Atmospheres
* First Attack Fire Fighting
What We Offer
* Permanent, full-time employment with a well-known national employer
* Base Rate plus additional allowances including Site Worker Base, Vehicle allowance and Transport allowance
* Monday-Friday roster, home every night
* Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety
* Opportunities to work on varied projects across the Port of Newcastle area
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering essential services that keep communities connected. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
How to Apply
Please submit your application
online via the advertisement.
Email applications will not be accepted.
Unsolicited Resumes
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes sent without prior engagement will be considered the property of Downer.