Workshop Fitter / Mechanic
Lead the Yard & Stay on the Tools Greenbank Yard, Brisbane | 50 hr weeks + OT & some weekends
Thread is proud to partner with AGS Civil, a family-owned civil company with a strong pipeline of work and a real focus on safety, quality, and looking after their people. We need someone to take ownership of the Greenbank, QLD workshop and keep the fleet ready to work.
What You'll Do
You’re responsible for the uptime and condition of the fleet. That means:
Planning and performing servicing, maintenance and repairs on light vehicles, small plant and heavy civil equipment
Setting daily priorities in the workshop and keeping jobs moving
Running and improving preventative maintenance so breakdowns drop over time
Completing checklists and quality checks so gear goes out safe and compliant
Working with operations so machines are ready when crews need them
Managing parts and consumables – ordering ahead to reduce downtime
Rolling your sleeves up and jumping on the tools whenever required
Doing what it takes: 50 hr weeks, OT and some weekends when the work is on
What Winning Looks Like (First 12 Months)
High-priority breakdowns responded to fast and handled without drama
Preventative maintenance calendar always up to date
Yard and workshop organised, safe, and running smoothly
Operators and supervisors trust you and want you on their jobs
This Role Is For You If
You like 50+ hour weeks and OT because you want a bigger pay packet
You take pride in neat work, a tidy yard and machines that “just work”
You can work independently, make decisions and own the outcome
You communicate clearly with operators and site teams, even under pressure
What You Bring
Trade qualified mechanic / fitter ( Applicants with strong mechanic knowledge will be considered)
Solid workshop or field maintenance background
Strong knowledge of diesel, hydraulics, diagnostics and civil gear
Welding, basic fabrication, prep and painting skills
HR licence / equipment tickets are a bonus
What You’ll Get
$35–$40+ p/h, with higher rates for a qualified mech/fitter who can lead the workshop, plus OT
Stable, family-owned civil business with consistent work
Real autonomy to set up the workshop properly and improve systems
Variety of gear: small plant, heavy equipment and trucks
Send your resume and a short summary of your relevant experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Department
- Construction & Trades
- Based Location
- Greenbank
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