Service Technician - Mechanical

Service Technician – Mechanical Location: Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre, Newcastle NSW UGL Transport’s Manufacturing & Maintenance team is growing, and we’re looking for Mechanical Service Technicians to join our locomotive maintenance team at the Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre in Newcastle .

These are permanent, full-time positions , working a standard 9-day fortnight (day or afternoon shifts), you may be requested to work night shift or 12-hour rosters as needed to support our 24/7 operation. If you’re a qualified Mechanical tradesperson with strong maintenance skills, you don’t need to have worked in rail before.

About Your Role Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you’ll work as part of a supportive maintenance team carrying out servicing and maintenance on locomotives.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Repair and maintenance of locomotive components and equipment
• Operating workshop equipment, including lathes
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately
• Working safely and contributing to a positive team environment
• Helping deliver reliable, quality outcomes for our customers

You’ll receive two weeks of initial training at our Hamilton North facility to help you get started and familiarise yourself with our operations.

About You

• An Australian-recognised Mechanical / Electrical Trade Certificate and Certificate of Proficienc
• Proven hands-on experience in a maintenance environment, ideally within the rail or locomotive maintenance industry
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills
• A positive, team-first attitude and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• A reliable work ethic, strong accountability and pride in delivering high-quality work
• Strong digital skills, with the confidence to use computers and tablets
• A willingness to learn, embrace new ways of working and continue developing your skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A strong focus on delivering quality outcomes and excellent customer service

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Rail and locomotive experience.
• Forklift licence.
• Overhead crane licence.

If you meet the core trade requirements but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re committed to building a more diverse workforce and strongly encourage women to apply. What We Offer

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Competitive hourly rates
• Stable work in a growing rail sector
• Career development opportunities within a strong organisation

Company Overview! UGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a 50/50 joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation. UGL Transport designs, manufactures and maintains rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operates and maintains transport networks, and designs, delivers, and operates train systems and critical communications. With a legacy of over 125 years beginning in Newcastle, UGL Transport has sites and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Why Join UGL Transport? At UGL Transport, you'll be part of a business that delivers critical infrastructure and services that keep Australia moving

• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

Important Information ✔️ Pre-employment Checks Include

• National Police Check
• Medical assessment (including drug & alcohol screening)

Diversity & Inclusion UGL Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• Mature-aged workers
• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds

Apply Now Join a leading name in rail and infrastructure and take the next step in your career.

👉 Click “Apply” to submit your application today Job Ref No: 265875

Discipline Mechanical Fitter

Primary Location Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter