service technician

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

HR Partners in Sydney region is seeking Service Technicians for heavy locomotive components dismantling, servicing, and rebuilding in our Rydalmere workshop. The role offers a solid casual pay rate and weekday day shifts with weekend off.

You will read diagrams, use hand and power tools, and perform heavy overhaul tasks safely, with opportunities for temp-to-perm transition and long-term hours.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on mechanical experience in assembly and overhaul.
• Experience with reading mechanical diagrams and service manuals.
• Willingness to pass background checks and pre-employment screening.
• Mechanical Trade Certificate preferred.
• Australian work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Strip down, service, and rebuild heavy locomotive components and assemblies.
• Inspect, clean, overhaul, and test parts for bench performance.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and follow workshop procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Mechanical assembly

Heavy overhaul experience

Safety-first mindset

Pre-employment checks

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Looking for a solid mechanical role in Rydalmere? We are hiring Service Technicians to dismantle, service, and rebuild heavy locomotive components.

Solid Pay Rate: Earn $38.00 – $45.00 ph (Casual) based on your hands-on trade experience and skill level.

Work-Life Balance: Knock off for the weekend with stable Monday-to-Friday day shifts.

Career Growth: Secure long-term temp-to-perm work with a clear route to a full-time contract.

Great Environment: Join a practical, skilled workshop crew servicing heavy-duty rail equipment.

Job Security: Back essential rail infrastructure projects with ongoing work hours.

Duties:

• Strip down, service, and rebuild heavy locomotive components and mechanical assemblies efficiently.
• Clean, overhaul, and test mechanical parts to ensure optimal operational performance on the bench.
• Read and follow mechanical diagrams, service manuals, and workshop job sheets accurately.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery to complete heavy overhaul tasks safely.
• Maintain strict workshop safety protocols, standard procedures, and keep a clean workspace.

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate preferred, or solid hands-on Mechanical Trades Assistant experience.
• Proven practical experience in mechanical assembly, component strip-down, and heavy overhaul work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; candidates with vehicle maintenance hobbies are highly regarded.
• A reliable, practical, and safety-first attitude on the workshop floor.
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment checks and background screening tests.

Eligibility & Clearances:

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