Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Rolling Stock Maintenance

Location: Townsville, QLD
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift, 6\:00am to 2\:30pm, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

UGL’s Manufacturing & Maintenance site in Townsville is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter with expertise in locomotive, wagon, or passenger carriage (rolling stock) maintenance and overhaul to join our dynamic team. This permanent, full-time position will see you working day shifts, reporting to the Service Delivery Manager. Your key responsibilities will include conducting maintenance, overhauls, and general workshop duties on rolling stock.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and overhaul work on locomotives, wagons, or passenger carriages.


• 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:

• Trade qualification or equivalent in mechanical fitting.


• 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.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.


• Additional certifications such as Forklift, Crane, or Confined Space would be advantageous, though not essential.


• 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 talents and skills 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:   260687

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