Mechanical Fitter
Fitter / Turner
Mechanical Technician
Overhaul / Equipment Fitter

Location: Nowergup (until end of 2026), then Bellevue (Jan 2027 onwards)
Roster: Monday to Friday, 6am – 2:30pm with optional OT available
Pay Rate: $64.31 p/h + Penalties + Super
Employment Type: 4 Month contract, with high probability of extension (call to find out more!)

Are you an experienced Industrial Mechanical Fitter looking for an prospect to step into Rail! They say a career in Rail is a career for life!

Do you have a strong background working in Mechanical component overhaul? This could be gearboxes, motors, compressors, engines, etc… Are you looking for an opportunity to get into the Rail industry, where your skills keep Perth moving safely every day? Then this could be the role for you!

About the Role
Working as part of an established rail fleet maintenance team in Nowergup until end of the year, before you then move with the business out to Bellevue, you will be directly responsible for a current part replacement project on the fleet. This team is removing a particular component, overhauling, then refitting onto the rail vehicles.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this hands-on trade role sees you carrying out a mixture of on vehicle part removal / replace, and bench overhaul work. You will work in a fast-paced, safety-critical workshop environment to ensure fleet assets remain safe, reliable, and compliant with key operational standards.

This position is ideal for a safety-focused Mechanical Fitter who enjoys a challenge, excels at mechanical overhaul work and working within a close-knit team of trade specialists.

Key Responsibilities

- Mechanical Maintenance & Overhauls: Carry out a range of project specific works on the fleet – part removal / replace. Bench overhaul works.
- Systems Maintenance: Inspect, test, overhaul, and maintain complex mechanical assemblies, drive systems, and heavy mechanical components.
- Safety & Compliance:



Drive a zero-harm safety culture on site; ensure all work adheres to strict Rail Safety Act standards, risk assessments, and site isolation/lockout procedures.
- Documentation & Reporting: IT Skills essential to allow you to accurately complete work orders, testing documentation, and asset logbooks within internal maintenance management systems.

What You’ll Need

- Qualifications: Recognized Australian Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert III Mechanical Fitting, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, or Mobile Plant Mechanical) is essential.
- Experience Required:
- Mechanical component overhaul, preferably with gearboxes, motors, compressors, engines, etc…
- Removal & refit of said components in and out
- Bench overhaul work

- Technical Skills (Preferred):

- Strong working knowledge of pneumatics and compressed air systems (highly preferred over pure hydraulic focus).
- Solid diagnostic, mechanical fault-finding, and component overhaul skills.

- Safety & Integrity: Demonstrated commitment to strict WHS/HSEQ protocols and safety compliance.
- Requirements: Ability to pass a Rail Medical, pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screen, and hold a valid C-Class Driver's License.

Why Join?

- A career in Rail: Limited opportunities exist to start a career in Rail in Perth, here’s a unique opportunity to join a business that plays an essential role maintaining vital public transport infrastructure for Western Australia.
- Job Security: Ongoing, temporary position (with potential for perm) within a reliable, long-term major rail transport contract.
- Great Depot Location: Currently based in Nowergup until end of 2026, transitioning to a new BELLEVUE location in January 2027. Ideally, you will be based in commutable distance of both locations.
- Growth & Development: Grow your skills, progress up their skill ladder. Opportunities to progress and develop your career with a business that puts it’s people first.
- Competitive Package: Excellent rates ($64.31 p/h + Penalties)

How to Apply
Apply now, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to **************@2xmrecruit.com.au.

📌 Mechanical Fitter - Overhauls (Joondalup)
🏢 2XM
📍 Joondalup