Field Lead / Handyman
Ventia
Posted 20 days ago
Ventia is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Field Lead to join our Defence Base Services team in Darwin, Northern Territory. This position plays a critical role in the supervision and coordination of building trades services, ensuring the ongoing performance, integrity, and availability of Defence facilities and equipment.
You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of customer service, managing key stakeholder relationships, and overseeing day-to-day maintenance, repair, and asset upkeep in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate first response and provide on-site leadership during Estate Upkeep outages affecting asset availability.
- Implement and manage the Ventia Permit to Work System, including site audits and safety documentation reviews.
- Participate in subcontractor and project quality control, ensuring scope accuracy and value for money.
- Facilitate site access for subcontractors, including inductions, provision of drawings/maps, and escorting as required.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key client and customer representatives on base.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of work-related information into relevant systems.
- Undertake other duties as requested by the Infrastructure Services Manager.
Skills & Experience
- Trade or tertiary qualifications, or relevant experience in one or more of the following: Carpentry, Electrical, Building, Plumbing, or General Maintenance.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to computerised systems.
- Experience with Permit to Work systems; qualifications in a high-risk work discipline are highly regarded.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence required.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Ventia, we value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives our team members bring. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, veterans (and their spouses), and people with disabilities.
Eligibility
This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance at NV1 level. Applicants must be Australian citizens to be eligible.
About Ventia
Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. Behind the scenes, we are proud to provide the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities.
Ventia operates across a broad range of industry segments, including defence, social infrastructure, water, electricity and gas, environmental services resources, telecommunications and transport.
Our primary services include asset management, engineering and environmental services, facilities management and minor capital works.
In November 2021, we listed on the ASX and NZX under the ticker code VNT.
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