Electrician - Locomotive Component Overhaul & Maintenance

Join UGL and Help Shape Australia’s Future in Transport!

Are you looking to make a real impact, work with a supportive and dynamic team, and be part of an essential industry? Transport is critical to our nation’s growth, and we need talented people like you to move Australia forward with us.


About Your Role:

UGL’s Transport - Manufacturing & Maintenance business are searching for a high performing and committed Electrical Fitter / Mechanic with experience in locomotive, wagon, or passenger carriage (rolling stock) maintenance and overhaul to join our dynamic team based at our facility in Bohle. 

This permanent full-time role is a day shift roster (6\:00 am – 2\:30 pm), offers a competitive hourly rate, with the opportunity for growth and progression.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, your key responsibilities will include conducting maintenance, overhauls, on rolling stock and general workshop duties, you will be qualified to deliver exceptional service to our clients. 

Key responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and overhaul work on locomotives, wagons, passenger carriages and site maintenance
• Read, interpret, and work from plans, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Conduct assembly, disassembly, and component maintenance following best practices.
• Participate in general workshop duties and contribute to the safe, efficient operations of the team.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should bring the following skills and experience:

• Australian recognised trade certificate and hold a QLD Electrical Work License - Electrical Fitter/Mechanic
• Previous experience on Rolling stock would be beneficial
• Additional certifications such as Forklift, EWP and Working at Heights would be highly regarded,
• Proven experience working within the rail industry, especially in rolling stock.
• Solid understanding of assembly and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and component overhaul processes.
• Excellent fault-finding experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What we Offer

• Competitive hourly rate under the Townsville Enterprise Agreement.
• Diverse opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment.
• A chance to be part of a global organization with over 6,000 employees, owned by the CIMIC Group, a world leader in international contracting

Why UGL? 

At UGL, we place a genuine focus on safety and strive to create a high-performance environment where innovation is valued, and everyone has a role to play. We believe in building real teams that drive success through collaboration.

About Us:

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services, active across a broad range of industries including rail and transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defence. 

As part of the CIMIC Group, we partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, and public institutions.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee’s talent and skill are appreciated.

If you have the experience and skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply now and become part of our team at UGL.

Job Ref No\: 244787

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