T-Ports has an excellent opportunity for a skilled, energetic Mechanical Tradesperson with a positive “can-do” attitude to join our maintenance team in a Maintenance Technician role at Lucky Bay. Located near Cowell on the stunning South Australian Eyre Peninsula coastline, this region is renowned for its exceptional fishing and world-class oysters, offering an enviable lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors and coastal living. At T-Ports, we offer a diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment—our people are our greatest asset and key to our success. This position also offers a relocation package for the right candidate seeking a strong family and work-life balance, with a standard 38-hour work week providing ample time to enjoy the region’s sights and lifestyle.

About T-Ports:

T-Ports specialises in bulk handling, storage and transhipping of grain using state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. T-Ports operates two transhipment ports at Lucky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula and Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula.  As well as the two transhipment ports, T-Ports operates up-country grain storage sites and a transhipment vessel that discharges grain into ocean-going vessels at sea. T-Ports is passionate about connecting rural communities with international consumers through innovative supply chains. T-Ports is founded on four pillars: innovation, safety, integrity, and efficiency.

About the role:

We are seeking a permanent qualified Mechanical Trade to join the maintenance team based at Lucky Bay. This role will see you responsible for a broad range of mechanical servicing, maintenance, installations and upgrades of fixed and mobile plant and equipment, including marine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Specifically, you’ll be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, including:

• Full-Time permanent role
• Reporting to the Asset & Maintenance Planner
• Ensuring all machinery works at optimum performance
• Troubleshooting faults and findings
• Ongoing maintenance of bulk handling assets, mobile plant and marine equipment, including breakdowns
• Technical knowledge and understanding of drive system components, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, conveyor systems, combustion engines and general mechanical repairs
• Using the CMMS system MEX for Record keeping and job orders
• Strong focus on work safety
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently manage workloads

About You:

Our ideal candidate has a relevant trade certificate. You will have proven fault-finding capabilities and be proactive and a focus on safety. Computer literacy, self-motivated and reliable, you’ll have solid time management abilities and a high standard of communication. The ability to work at heights and within confined spaces is required.

• One or more of the following trades -Fitter and Turner, Maintenance Fitter with experience in fixed & Mobile plant equipment in a maintenance position - Essential   
• C Class Driver’s License- Essential
• Working in confined spaces – Essential or willing to obtain
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel - Preferred
• Working at Heights– Essential or willing to obtain
• Dogging Ticket- Essential or willing to obtain
• Rigging Ticket- Essential or willing to obtain
• Previous Agri-business or bulk handling plant – Advantageous
• Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP or MEX - Advantageous

          The Benefits:

• Attractive Salary package (Base +super+ Vehicle = 130k - 140k Per Annum) depending on experience
• Fully maintained company vehicle with fuel card
• On-call allowance (Rostered)
• Phone allowance, paid on top of salary package
• Accommodation provided (Temporary)
• Roster- 38hrs Per week with flexibility
• Relocation assistance 

Closing date: 31st May 2026