Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter - Rail Equipment

About the Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Maintain fixed and mobile rail equipment in Port Hedland, working with an experienced plant maintenance team. This is a full-time role on an eight-days-on, six-days-off FIFO roster from Perth, with Western Australia as the point of hire.

Your Responsibilities

- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, overhauls and preventative servicing on rail and heavy mobile equipment.
- Use technical manuals, drawings and schematics to plan safe maintenance work.
- Conduct inspections, provide breakdown support and maintain accurate service and repair records.
- Coordinate with the maintenance crew to return equipment to service safely and on schedule.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements
- Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter or equivalent.
- Two to three years of similar experience; FIFO experience is preferred.
- Experience with heavy mobile equipment,



trucks and diesel engines and solid fault diagnosis.
- Rolling stock experience is highly regarded; mechanically experienced boilermakers may also be considered.
- MR and forklift licences are preferred but not essential.
- Track-machine experience is preferred; training is available where needed.
- Availability for the 8:6 roster and WA point of hire.

Benefits

Why Join?
- Long-term opportunities in rail equipment maintenance.
- Competitive hourly rates, applicable penalties and overtime where available.
- An experienced crew with practical supervision and planned, safety-focused work.
- Opportunities to gain tickets, develop skills and progress to leading-hand or supervisory work.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

How to Apply

- Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
- Send your resume to Anna at [email protected].

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email [email protected].

📌 Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter - Rail Equipment (Port Hedland)
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