Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter - Rail Equipment

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.

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 strong 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.

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:

1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ

2. Send your resume to Anna at recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.