All additional hours paid at $70 x 1.5 = $105ph plus super
Residential Role
Our client is a major operator within the Australian rail freight industry and is currently seeking an experienced Locomotive Fitter / Mechanical Tradesperson to join their rollingstock maintenance team.
This role is ideal for mechanically minded tradespeople looking for stable employment, excellent rates of pay, career development opportunities.
Working within a busy maintenance environment, you will play a key role in ensuring locomotives, wagons, and tankers are maintained to the highest safety and operational standards, helping keep freight moving safely and reliably across Western Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical servicing, maintenance, and fault repairs on rollingstock
- Inspection and servicing of locomotive, wagon, and tanker brake systems
- Maintenance and repair of wheels, suspension, and associated running gear
- Diagnostic testing and fault finding
- Scheduled preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Inspection and identification of defects
- Accurate recording of maintenance activities and completed work
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety and technical standards
- Providing support to other maintenance depots as required
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential)
- Experience in rail, heavy industrial plant, mobile equipment, heavy vehicles, mining, or related industries
- Solid diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
- Commitment to safe work practices
- Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Rail experience is ESSENTIAL Additional licences such as HR, Forklift, or other relevant tickets will be highly regarded but are not essential.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment rail medical and drug & alcohol screening.
What's On Offer
If you're an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson or Locomotive Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity within the rail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Applications are being managed exclusively through our recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.