Locomotive Fitter | Mechanical Tradesperson

This role is ideal for mechanically minded tradespeople looking for stable employment, excellent rates of pay, career development opportunities, and the chance to secure permanent employment after an initial six-month period with our agency.

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

Roster
Three-week rotating roster:
Week 1

• Monday to Saturday
• 6:30am - 2:30pm

Week 2

• Monday to Friday
• 6:30am - 2:30pm

Week 3

• Monday to Friday
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Plus one Accrued Day Off (ADO) every four weeks.

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
• Strong 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 highly regarded; however, full training on rail-specific systems will be provided.

Light vehicle mechanics looking to transition into heavy industry are encouraged to apply.

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

• $70 per hour plus Super
• Residential role - be home every night
• Secure ongoing work with a pathway to permanent employment after six months
• Predictable roster supporting work-life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term career pathways within a nationally recognised rail operator
• Supportive team environment and strong safety culture

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. 

Contact Michael on: 04•• ••• 139