Fitter Boilermaker role in Melbourne supporting airport ground equipment maintenance. Ongoing work, shift roster, heavy equipment focus.
Role: Fitter Boilermaker (GSE)
City/Airport: Melbourne, VIC
Shift: 24/7 operation | Rotating roster
Work Type: Workshop / Line Maintenance (GSE)
Terms: Contingent – OngoingFitter Boilermaker required to support maintenance and repair of ground support equipment within an airport environment.
Work will include fault finding, mechanical repairs, fabrication, welding, and preventative maintenance across a range of mobile and fixed equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, ground power units, and air start units.
This is a hands-on role suited to candidates with strong heavy equipment or mobile plant experience, ideally within aviation or transport environments.
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: Our team has direct lines of contact with hiring managers – no delays. We present strong candidates within 48 hours.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing: Access to our industry-recognised training pathways, supporting ongoing career development.
Market Knowledge: We work across aviation and engineering markets nationally, ensuring candidates are aligned with current demand and opportunities.
Dedicated Support Team: We specialise in aviation and technical recruitment – real people, real conversations, and ongoing support.
Experience in heavy equipment, mobile plant, transport, mining, or GSE maintenance
Relevant trade qualification – Fitter / Boilermaker (essential)
Full Australian working rights (mandatory)
Fault finding, mechanical repairs, fabrication, welding, preventative maintenance
Safety-focused, reliable, team-oriented, strong work ethic
Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour & on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence – we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capabilities for airlines when they need surge capacity.
Our wider group also undertakes Line and Heavy maintenance services in-house. Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia's most trusted award-winning independent aviation groups—combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training, and workforce solutions under one roof.
With operations across five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation and defence organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.
Work with Sigma when you need outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.