Tradesperson Mechanical - Forrestfield (Residential Role)
Location:
Forrestfield
Roster and Remuneration / Advantages
This is a permanent, residential role based in Forrestfield — not FIFO.
You'll be home every night, working steady hours with strong pay under an Enterprise Agreement.
Roster - 3‐week rotating (with ADOs)
Week 1:
Monday to Saturday - **** to ****
Week 2:
Monday to Friday - **** to ****
Week 3:
Monday to Friday - **** to ****
Accrued Day Off: One paid day off every four weeks (ADO)
Hourly pay (EA rates)
Current: $***** per hour + penalties
From July ****: $***** per hour (6% increase locked in)
Saturday and afternoon shift penalties apply
This role offers excellent pay without the FIFO lifestyle and long‐term security with Australia's largest rail freight operator.
About the Role
We're looking for a Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Forrestfield Rollingstock Maintenance team.
This role suits tradespeople who want stable work, good money, and to stay local.
You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing rollingstock to keep freight moving safely and reliably across WA.
Key responsibilities include:
Mechanical servicing, maintenance and fault repairs on rollingstock
Inspections and identification of defects
Ensuring work is completed to safety and technical standards
Recording maintenance activities and completed work




Supporting other WA depots as required under the EA
Full training on rail‐specific systems will be provided if you don't already have rail experience.
About You
You'll need:
Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential)
Strong commitment to safety
Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings
Heavy industrial plant or mobile equipment experience is highly regarded, but we also welcome light vehicle mechanics looking to step into heavy plant work.
Additional licences such as HR or Forklift are advantageous, not mandatory.
Pre‐employment rail medical and drug & alcohol screening apply.
What We Offer You
Residential role - home every night
Strong hourly pay with EA protection
Predictable roster and work‐life balance
Training and development opportunities
Career pathways across Aurizon's national network
Paid parental leave and super booster
Discounts on health insurance, travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
About Aurizon
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we move more than 250 million tonnes of freight nationwide — supporting industries, communities and the Australian economy.
We offer long‐term careers, not short‐term contracts, in a business that values safety, reliability and its people.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit
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📌 Tradesperson Mechanical (Western Australia)
🏢 Aurizon
📍 Western Australia