Tyre Fitter (FIFO) - Gove Peninsula, NT

About the role

A client's mechanical workshop in Gove Peninsula, Northern Territory, is looking for an experienced Tyre Fitter to join its team on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) basis from Darwin or Cairns. The roster is 1 week on, 1 week off, with 12-hour shifts for 7 days. The role starts with 4WD and car tyre fitting and balancing, and will grow to include heavy machinery and truck tyres as the business expands. It is a permanent, full-time position with immediate start.

Key responsibilities

• Fit, balance and repair 4WD, passenger car, truck and heavy machinery tyres.
• Provide tyre services including rotations, puncture repairs and replacements.
• Set up and establish tyre fitting as a core function of the workshop, working independently.
• Help select and maintain tyre-fitting equipment and inventory.
• Complete all work safely and efficiently, following workshop and safety standards.

Required profile

• Experience fitting tyres on cars, trucks and heavy machinery.
• Strong understanding of tyre balancing, puncture repair and alignment.
• Ability to work independently and help build a new tyre-fitting business unit.
• Experience in mobile and on-site tyre servicing is highly advantageous.
• Cert II in Tyre Fitting (Light & Heavy) preferred; current car and truck driver's licence and forklift ticket desirable.

What we offer

• FIFO role from Darwin or Cairns, 12-hour shifts for 7 days then 7 days off.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Permanent long-term opportunity with room for career growth.
• Work with a reputable company in a key regional location.