Electrician / Electrical Fitter

ALSTOM Gruppe; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Ballarat is seeking an Electrician / Electrical Fitter for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers flexible full-time shifts, focusing on electrical installations and maintenance. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and will enjoy benefits like free gym membership and parental leave. Join our community and contribute to innovative transport solutions.

Benefits

18 weeks parental leave for primary carers

4-day work week (36 hours per week)

Free rail pass for travel in Victoria

Free gym membership

Confidential wellbeing support

Discounts on Car Rental and IT products

Annual leave loading of 17.5%

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams and drawings.
• High risk tickets or licenses (EWP, working at heights) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and apply technical documentation.
• Install and assemble railway vehicle components.
• Perform basic testing of electrical systems.
• Conduct self-inspections to ensure quality.

Skills

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting

Interpreting technical diagrams

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician

A Grade Electrical License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Electrician / Electrical Fitter

Date: 6 Oct 2025

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars

Everyone knows the sequel is always better….so that’s why Alstom is even more excited to deliver X'Trapolis 2.0!

We are in ramp up phase, which means multiple opportunities to join others as you and the team embark on pivotal journey for our local community and state as an Electrican / Electrical Fitteron a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. We are excited about the opportunity to create more job opportunities within our local Ballarat community and are seeking interest from individuals who hold either a Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician and OR an A Grade Electrical License.

Ready to reclaim your weekends and enjoy a better work-life balance? We’re offering two flexible full-time shifts, each running Monday to Thursday – that’s 36 hours over just 4 days!

• Day Shift: Work Monday to Thursday from 7:00am to 4:30pm – enjoy long weekends and a great work-life balance.
• Afternoon Shift: Prefer evenings? Join us Monday to Thursday from 4:00pm to 1:00am – perfect for night owls or those with daytime commitments.

Reporting to one of our Production Supervisors, this role would see you perform all Electrical installations to complete the assembly of the train. Each day will bring something new and challenging, with an array of tasks to keep you engaged and plenty of opportunities to progress your career!

Duties will include:

• Read, apply technical documentation supplied.
• Install and assemble railway vehicle components using standard work procedures, hand & power tools.
• Perform basic testing and support troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems and components installed in the railway car.
• Use and manipulate lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes to install, replace and align subassemblies and components.
• Perform self-Inspection of railway car components in order to identify defects and ensure quality.
• Remove and replace defective parts and components.
• Proficiently cross reference technical documents and highlight any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Work closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Organize work instruction documents, tools and railway car parts daily.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician OR A Grade Electrical License.
• Experience within the manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to be able to interpret technical diagrams & drawings.
• High risk tickets or licences (EWP, working at heights etc) would be advantageous (but not mandatory).

We Offer:

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• 4-day week (36 hours per week).
• Free rail pass for travel in Victoria.
• Free gym membership.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products.
• Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

We are an agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

This has been recognised and proudly endorsed by Work 180 as an organisation who values the benefits and support offered to women in the workplace.

We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email: [e-mail]. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo a range of compliance and pre-employment, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing and will be provided guidance during the recruitment process. If you at any time, have any questions or queries, please speak with your relevant Talent Acquisition Partner Renee Ramsay.