Transport Operations & Logistics, Trades
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 break on 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.
Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Applications close: 17 Nov 2026
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Tradesperson Mechanical Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics, Trades Narngulu in Geraldton employer: Aurizon
Aurizon is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation and data-driven decision-making thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of our business. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving.
