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.

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 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.

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:

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.