Fitter or Mechanic | FIFO | 8:6 roster

8:6 Roster | Predominately Night Shift

If you like big machines, solving problems and getting stuck into real work, this is the job for you. Join Loram's rail grinding team and work on specialised rail maintenance equipment found nowhere else in Australia. Every shift brings something different - from electrical fault finding and preventative maintenance to operating world-class machinery.

Why Join Loram?

• FIFO 8:6 roster
• Competitive pay & conditions
• Paid incidentals while travelling
• Taxis, Uber fares or airport parking paid for FIFO travel
• Access to discounted healthcare & wellbeing initaitives
• Novated vehicle leasing/other salary sacrificing options
• Full training on Loram’s specialised rail grinding machines
• Supportive, experienced and close-knit crews
• Relocation assistance considered within Australia and New Zealand

Role

Our rail grinding crews are small, collaborative teams responsible for safely operating, maintaining and repairing our specialised equipment.

Tasks are rotated across the crew, providing variety and the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the entire machine. You will be involved in:

• Operating specialised rail grinding equipment
• Electrical maintenance, servicing and repairs
• Fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting
• General preventative and corrective maintenance
• Supporting machine reliability and operational performance
• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Working together to meet safety, quality and customer expectations

This role suits electricians who enjoy understanding how equipment operates, solving technical problems and seeing the direct results of their work.

About You

You will bring a strong commitment to health and safety, along with:

• Trade qualification (Mandatory)

• Preventative maintenance knowledge (Desirable)

• Heavy vehicle or mobile equipment testing and fault-finding experience (Desirable)

• Mining, rail or heavy-industry experience (Desirable)

• Current manual open driver’s licence (Mandatory)

• Truck licence (Desirable)

Apply

Please submit a detailed and current resume.

A medical assessment and other relevant pre-employment checks will be required. Relocation support may be discussed with suitable candidates within Australia or New Zealand.

Loram is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee is treated fairly, respectfully and given the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women and Indigenous people.