Mechanical Minded Technician

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Shift allowances where applicable

Career progression

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Service Technician for a hands-on role in Rydalmere, NSW. The successful candidate will work on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical rail equipment, with comprehensive training and clear career progression within a safety-first team.

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, testing, calibration, and documentation, while adhering to EHS policies and 5S standards in a collaborative workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical/electric trades (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Electro-Mechanical, Diesel Mechanic).
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing or assembling heavy mechanical, pneumatic or electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and service manuals.
• Safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and hold a valid Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical rail equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on client gear.
• Perform functional testing, calibration, and commissioning using specialised test rigs and measuring tools.
• Complete accurate service logs, inspection reports, and QA paperwork for every job.
• Follow strict EHS policies, safe work procedures and maintain workshop 5S standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Safety mindset

Medical clearance

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Test rigs

Measuring tools

Proprietary equipment

Job description

Job Description

Join a global leader in rail and industrial engineering based in Rydalmere. This hands-on Service Technician role offers competitive pay, comprehensive training on specialised systems and solid career progression within a supportive, safety-first team environment.

• First-Rate Pay: Competitive base salary plus shift allowances where applicable.
• Career Growth: Direct pathways for technical progression and skills development in a global business.
• Top-Tier Training: Complete hands-on training on specialised tools, components and proprietary equipment.
• Workplace Culture: Work in a collaborative, supportive and safety-focused workshop environment.

Duties:

• Inspect, disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical rail equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on client gear.
• Run functional testing, calibration, and commissioning using specialised test rigs and measuring tools.
• Complete accurate service logs, inspection reports, and quality assurance paperwork for every job.
• Follow strict EHS policies, safe work procedures and maintain workshop 5S standards.

Skills & Experience:

• Relevant Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, Electro-Mechanical, or Diesel Mechanic).
• Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing or assembling heavy mechanical, pneumatic or electrical equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and service manuals.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and hold a valid Australian Driver's License.

Eligibility & Clearances:

Please Note: Applicants must hold Australian Work Rights and be eligible to pass standard background checks.