Locomotive Electrical Technician – Newcastle

UGL Pty Limited; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Flexible work arrangements

Team environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

UGL Transport's Maintenance team in Newcastle, NSW is hiring Electrical Service Technicians to join the locomotive maintenance group at the Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre. These are permanent, full-time roles with a 9-day fortnight; you may be asked to work night shifts or 12-hour rosters to support our 24/7 operations.

You will service and maintain locomotives, perform fault finding, repairs, and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Mechanical / Electrical Trade Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency.
• Proven hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in rail/locomotive maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Reliable work ethic with accountability and pride in delivering quality work.
• Strong digital skills and comfort with computers/tablets.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on locomotives.
• Mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Repair and maintenance of locomotive components and equipment.
• Operate workshop equipment and complete maintenance documentation.
• Work safely and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Deliver reliable, quality outcomes for customers.

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency

Job description

UGL Transport's Maintenance team in Newcastle, NSW is hiring Electrical Service Technicians to join the locomotive maintenance group at the Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre. These are permanent, full-time roles with a 9-day fortnight; you may be asked to work night shifts or 12-hour rosters to support our 24/7 operations.

You will service and maintain locomotives, perform fault finding, repairs, and ensure safety and quality.