Karratha Rail Trades Assistant — Growth & Flexible Hours

Gemco Rail Pty Ltd.; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Time Off in Lieu

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Gemco Rail seeks a Trades Assistant to join our Karratha site, supporting trade staff in maintenance, manufacture and refurbishment of rolling stock. The role operates within depot and field environments, following Rail Safety and OH&S protocols and reporting to the Karratha Site Supervisor.

Essential qualities include a safety-first approach, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively with a team to maintain high safety and reliability standards for rail assets.

Qualifications

• Experience with rolling stock and railway equipment.
• Ability to meet Rail Safety Worker Category 3 fitness standards.
• Good knowledge of OH&S regulations and safe work practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; documentation of inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist trade staff in maintenance, manufacture and refurbishment of rolling stock.
• Document inspections and communicate across teams.
• Support depot and field operations under OH&S guidelines.
• Report to Karratha Site Supervisor.

Skills

Rail safety knowledge

Rolling stock experience

OH&S compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

High-Risk Work Licence

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Gemco Rail seeks a Trades Assistant to join our Karratha site, supporting trade staff in maintenance, manufacture and refurbishment of rolling stock. The role operates within depot and field environments, following Rail Safety and OH&S protocols and reporting to the Karratha Site Supervisor.

Essential qualities include a safety-first approach, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively with a team to maintain high safety and reliability standards for rail assets.