Bowhill Engineering are seeking an experienced Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter to join their Production Maintenance team. Specialising in heavy and complex structural steel projects, Bowhill Engineering have a busy team of 50+ people. Our Bowhill workshops rely on our maintenance team to ensure the Boweng team are kept on task to meet our project timelines with minimal disruption or breakdown.
Working to our Service Schedule, your focus is on preventative maintenance keeping plant & equipment running efficiently. Your technical and adaptive problem-solving skills will be your greatest asset in attending to any breakdown maintenance. Ideas for innovation & continuous improvement of plant & equipment and our maintenance servicing system, utilising your experience, are highly valued. Additionally, accountability & ownership are a large part of this role, ensuring plant & equipment maintenance safety compliance.
Flexibility in this role – may involve “all hands on” at integral project times. You’ll enjoy the satisfaction and knowledge as a team player that you are supporting the big picture of our Boweng project & team requirements and the unity of an enjoyable work lifestyle.
Working with the Operations Manager, WHSE Coordinator and with our Maintenance Team Trade Assist will ensure that established systems flow smoothly & maintenance is collaborative and effective. Mentoring and upskilling staff in maintenance requirements will increase optimal effectiveness of plant & equipment operation and maintenance.
Your key responsibilities
- Everyday Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Back up support
On Offer with this position:
- Relocation Incentive Available, or
- Accommodation Assistance Available (up to 6 mths, shared)
- DIDO Kick start bonus
- 38 hr work week with early Friday finish at 1.45pm
We require someone with:
- Great work ethic, initiative and positive attitude
- Experience in Mechanical maintenance
- Flexible, organised, pride in work
- Commitment to safe work practices
- Reliable & Fit for work
- Forklift, EWP, WSAH desirable
Bowhill Engineering are known for high quality, heavy structural steel projects. Considered a major employer in the Murraylands area, ask to see our Employee Value Proposition including:
- Employee Assistance programs
- Reward and Recognition
- Social events
- Career and training opportunities
- Fantastic workplace facilities
- and more
Enquire today 08 8570 4208. Apply now, please include a cover letter letting us know why you would love to join Bowhill Engineering, a resume and three references.
In a competitive recruitment climate, Bowhill Engineering is known as the employer of choice in the Murraylands and is not afraid to shout out the benefits of joining the Bowhill Engineering team – why because we love where we work!
We offer some great opportunities to join our team with a full work schedule of exciting projects planned
– together we thrive!
Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?
Bowhill Engineering continues to be proudly family-run and continues to provide the same commitment to its clients, who have expanded into industries including mining, water, defense, and commercial building, turning it from a local SA success story into an Australia-wide industry benchmark. The business now operates an impressive modern facility in Bowhill and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable and complex projects – but still considers its services to the local community as its most important work.
We are committed to our teams’ growth with team members averaging 5+ years of tenure. We have worked with over 40 apprentices & trainees who have completed their certificates and are now fully qualified.
– together we thrive!
Employee Assistance Programme
- $100 employee health assistance annually +
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)– free confidential consultations for yourself and your family via Access Programs (Value $495)
- Culturise – Being Well at Bowhill staff program – quarterly personal & team development-based program
Start & Relocation incentives
- Relocation Incentive OR
- Accommodation Assistance(up to 6 months, 3 brm house available, accommodation shared as required) Talk to us about your relocation requirements OR
- Drive in/Drive Out New Employee Kick-start $1000 Fuel Bonus (=$100/fn) Tvl>100km radius
* conditions apply, as per personal requirements, subject to position applied for.
Reward & Recognition
- An employer of choice in our local region, wages are competitive, and performance based
- Permanency (6 month’s probation);
- Wage Reviews against industry benchmarks, and paid at above award rate, CPI & Bonus reviews 6 monthly
- Honour Roll – Years of Service recognition
- Wage Boost Incentives – $3k Recruitment incentives available to existing staff for recruitment of Metal Fabricators
Social
- BEERS – Bowhill Engineering Employees Recreational Social Club, regular in house and external events, charity fundraising, Team lunch and Boweng brekky events
- Celebration Hour – monthly, early finish, recognition event of all the “good stuff” team and & personal
Career and training opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities– Workforce development plans
- Individual Growth & Development Opportunities– Individual Training Plans, Individual goals, P&E training, company role appreciation
- Leadership Growth – leadership development group, growing our next generation of leaders
- Regular individual reviews for training & development opportunities
Workplace Facilities
- 4x workshop facilities, we are extremely lucky to have room to move and grow and provide a safe workplace, with great plant & equipment to work with.
- Outdoor balcony dining area
- Fully equipped Lunchroom with eight-ball tables
- Open door – Leadership & Management
Who are we?
Well, to summarise, we are a bit of a “BCF” kind of crowd really, we are country people that love to get outdoors and be active, spend time with our families, participate in local sporting groups and generally have a good time. Boating, camping, fishing, 4WDing, cars, bikes, river recreation…. We love it!
Company culture
Is there no better feeling than enjoying where you work, working with mates and working together to achieve the big picture!? We are super proud of who we work for, the projects that we achieve and the team that we have! Our retention rate is over 5+ years, testament to the work that we put into our team in an ever-changing and competitive industry.
BEERS Social Club
A great, fun way to get to know the team! Whether it is tea at a local pub, go karting, horse racing, celebrating special events, these events are always fun and are held quarterly. Membership is great value at only $5 per fortnight and we love all of our team to be members.
Wellbeing & Staff Recognition
Aside from social club activities, we hold a number of in-house events, including Celebration Hour once a month, where we stop early and celebrate all the good stuff happening with drinks and nibbles as a team! We also have welcome lunches for new staff and morning teas to celebrate important events or dates such as Movember, Sids for Kids and more.
“Great place to work, they have supported, encouraged and met my work life balance requirements for my family for 10+ years, I enjoy the family team atmosphere”
“Family friendly atmosphere where collaboration and team-work are both encouraged and rewarding to all clients and employees”
“They really care and try hard to make it a great place to work. I feel my input is valued.”
“It’s more than just a business, its a family.”
“I enjoy working at Bowhill Engineering because of the good work life balance and the wicked blokes that I work with.”
“I really enjoy the variety of projects we get to work on. as well as the level of support I receive from all my peers.”
“The staff and beyond that make up the Boweng family are encouraging and supportive, not just to achieve work goals, but outside of work as well. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
“My experience at Boweng has been positive. The team is very professional, with a great team work culture and being welcomed into the team very quickly.”
“I like working with my mates and other good people.”
“I love working at Boweng because its such a positive team environment and everyone is always willing to helo you and set you up for success.”
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