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Since 1833, Svitzer has played a key role in global towage. While our fleet gets the job done on the water, it’s our shore-based teams that make sure everything’s ready to go. Whether you're supporting operations, technical, safety or logistics, you'll be part of a trusted, down-to-earth team that takes pride in doing things properly — together.

We have an exciting, newly created position for a Yard Hand to join our team in Fremantle / Henderson, WA on a full-time, permanent basis.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

This is a newly created role to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of vessel docking and maintenance projects for internal and external clients by contributing to dockyard operations, equipment readiness and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Reporting to the Dockyard Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Support the Ship’s Engineer, Docking Project Manager and contractors in the safe execution of docking works.
Perform routine facility and plant maintenance in accordance with the Planned Maintenance System.
Manage inventory of consumables and notify the Dockyard Manager of replenishment requirements.
Assist with mechanical, structural and general labour tasks associated with vessel repair activities.
Conduct hull pressure washing and surface preparation activities.
Remove, refit and assist with vessel equipment as directed.

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Experience in shipyard operations, vessel maintenance or heavy industrial environments, with exposure to docking, repair or refit activities is highly regarded.
Trade or marine qualification would be advantageous, particularly in mechanical, fabrication or engineering disciplines.
Current High Risk Work Licences and certifications including Forklift, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights, with demonstrated experience operating equipment safely and understanding permit and rescue requirements.
Construction White Card and demonstrated understanding of general construction and site safety requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency in the safe use, inspection and maintenance of hand tools and power tools, including grinders, drills, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret basic work instructions, safety documentation and task procedures.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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