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Paid lunch. Penalty rates. Career progression. Bring your mechanical trade to rail and build a long-term future with Australia’s largest rail freight operator.

About Aurizon

Looking for more than just another workshop role? This is your chance to take your mechanical trade into rail, with strong earning potential, paid lunch breaks, penalty rates and genuine career pathways on offer.

Based at our Narngulu depot, you’ll join a skilled Rollingstock Maintenance team keeping locomotives, wagons and freight services moving safely across Western Australia.

What makes this opportunity worth a look?

• Potential to earn $140K per annum with afternoon shift and applicable penalty rates
• Paid lunch breakon a 6:30am to 2:30pm day shift roster and a 2:00pm to 10:00pm afternoon shift roster
• Tool and location allowances available
• Leading hand pathway opportunities, including allowance eligibility where applicable
• Above-base earning opportunities, with 1.25x rates applying where applicable
• Light vehicle mechanics welcome — heavy vehicle and other mechanical trades are also encouraged to apply

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping locomotives and wagons running safely through service, repair and maintenance work
• Completing inspections, fault-finding and corrective maintenance on rollingstock assets
• Working to scheduled maintenance programs and reporting on completed work
• Following technical and operational specifications to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records for asset condition, maintenance activity and costing systems
• Applying safe work practices, quality standards and continuous improvement across daily tasks
• Supporting other WA maintenance depots in line with the EA agreement

What you’ll bring

• Mechanical Trade Certificate or formal equivalent - light vehicle mechanical trade background encouraged to apply
• Current unrestricted WA drivers’ licence
• A strong safety mindset and pride in doing quality work
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, drawings and maintenance documentation
• Practical fault-finding skills and a solutions-focused approach
• Experience repairing, maintaining or overhauling locomotives, wagons or heavy industrial plant is desirable, but not essential

Ready to make the move? If you’re a qualified mechanical tradesperson looking for strong earning potential, paid breaks, work-life balance and a clear pathway to grow, now is the time to bring your skills to rail. Apply now and take the next step with Aurizon.