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Job Description

Maintainer Locomotive Mechanical

- 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland
- Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
- 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
- Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

About the role:

The Rail Rollingstock Maintenance team is currently seeking a Maintainer Locomotive Mechanical to join them on 14 days on, 14 days off, days and nights FIFO roster from Perth to Port Hedland. Reporting to the Sup, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications on the Rollingstock fleet, track machines and Non-process infrastructure to OEM specifications. It also involves performing wheel set machining, supporting rolling stock recovery operations, and working as part of the maintenance team to ensure secure, efficient, and prompt inspections, servicing, and repairs.

Duties:

- Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on locomotives and associated rolling stock
- Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs and recovery activities safely and efficiently to minimise asset downtime
- Complete wheelset machining in line with the planned maintenance schedule
- Plan and prepare maintenance activities, including estimating labour, time, materials, tools and equipment required
- Deliver high-quality workmanship that improves equipment reliability, availability and performance
- Accurately record maintenance activities, work hours and asset information in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition
- Contribute to risk assessments, work instructions and maintenance procedures
- Follow established work management and Management of Change processes

Skills and Experience:

- Australian Recognised Mechanical Trade qualification (Cert III in Engineering Heavy Fabrication or Equivalent)
- Experience in maintaining locomotives and operating track machinery
- Current drivers licence - C class manual
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

About Hancock Iron Ore





Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Port Hedland Facilities

Our Port Hedland accommodation village is designed to make life on site comfortable and convenient. Employees enjoy modern accommodation, quality dining options, fitness facilities and a range of recreational and social activities, all within easy access to local amenities and services. Through our Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation program, we also offer activities and events that help employees and their families stay connected and engaged.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified. We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Posting End Date: 07/09/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.

Information at a Glance

Business Unit: Operations

Job Location: Port Hedland (FIFO)

Posting End Date: 07/09/2026





Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.

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📌 Maintainer Locomotive Mechanical (Port Hedland)
🏢 Hancock Iron Ore
📍 Port Hedland