Service Technician - Electrical

UGL; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive hourly rates

Stable work in rail sector

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements where op

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking an Electrical Service Technician to perform servicing and maintenance on locomotives at the Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre in Newcastle. This permanent, full-time role involves a 9-day fortnight with potential shift variations to support 24/7 operations.

You will work under the Service Delivery Manager in a supportive maintenance team, performing scheduled servicing, fault finding and repair work, while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Electrical Trade Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency are required.
• Hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in rail/locomotive maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• 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 maintain locomotive components and equipment.
• Operate workshop equipment safely.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and customer outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Digital literacy

Education

Australian-recognised Electrical Trade Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency

Job description

Service Technician – Electrical

Location: Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre, Newcastle NSW

UGL Transport’s Manufacturing & Maintenance team is growing, and we’re looking for Electrical Service Technicians to join our locomotive maintenance team at the Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre in Newcastle.

These are permanent, full-time positions, working a standard 9-day fortnight (day & afternoon shifts), you may be requested to work night shift or 12-hour rosters as needed to support our 24/7 operation.

About Your Role

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you’ll work as part of a supportive maintenance team carrying out servicing and maintenance on locomotives.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Repair and maintenance of locomotive components and equipment
• Operating workshop equipment.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately
• Working safely and contributing to a positive team environment
• Helping deliver reliable, quality outcomes for our customers

You’ll receive two weeks of initial training at our Hamilton North facility to help you get started and familiarise yourself with our operations.

About You

• An Australian-recognised Electrical Trade Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency
• Proven hands‑on experience in a maintenance environment, ideally within the rail or locomotive maintenance industry
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills
• A positive, team‑first attitude and collaborative approach to problem‑solving
• A reliable work ethic, strong accountability and pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Strong digital skills, with the confidence to use computers and tablets
• A willingness to learn, embrace new ways of working and continue developing your skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A strong focus on delivering quality outcomes and excellent customer service

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Rail and locomotive experience.
• Forklift licence.
• Overhead crane licence.

If you meet the core trade requirements but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re committed to building a more diverse workforce and strongly encourage women to apply.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Competitive hourly rates
• Stable work in a growing rail sector
• Career development opportunities within a strong organisation

Why Join UGL Transport?

At UGL Transport, you’ll be part of a business that delivers critical infrastructure and services that keep Australia moving

• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

Pre-employment Checks Include

• National Police Check
• Medical assessment (including drug & alcohol screening)

Diversity & Inclusion

UGL Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• Mature-aged workers
• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds