Railway Bogie Technician - Hands-On Maintenance

HR Mechanical Services Ltd; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift licence (Nice to Have)

Continuous improvement awareness (Nice

Job summary

HR Mechanical Services Ltd – Upper Hutt, North Island, is seeking a Mechanical Technician (Railway/Bogie Maintenance) to maintain and repair railway bogies for Wellington’s train fleet. You will assist with inspections, testing, disassembly, cleaning and reassembly under guidance.

Ideal candidates have NZQA Level 4+ in engineering or trade, mechanical trade experience, and the ability to read drawings. This full‑time role offers practical, hands‑on work contributing to rail safety and

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering or trade qualification at NZQA Level 4 or above is required.
• Experience in mechanical trade, heavy industry or similar will be considered.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, disassembly, and assembly.
• Ability to follow written instructions, maintenance manuals, and safety protocols.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work productively within a team environment.
• Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and assembly schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in conducting routine tests of mechanical systems and components to evaluate performance and record data.
• Support the overhaul, cleaning, and servicing of traction motors and running gear.
• Assists with the maintenance of wheelsets, driving gear, and suspension systems.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble bogie frames using standard mechanical fitting techniques under guidance.
• Carry out routine cleaning, rust removal, and surface preparation of bogie parts prior to senior inspection.
• Collect and log data from mechanical inspections and tests to assist engineers in fault diagnosis.
• Assist in quality control checks to ensure components meet required engineering specifications.
• Install, adjust, and align parts or assemblies as directed by senior team members.
• Adhere to workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations during all workshop activities.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

NZQA Level 4 or above

Job description

HR Mechanical Services Ltd – Upper Hutt, North Island, is seeking a Mechanical Technician (Railway/Bogie Maintenance) to maintain and repair railway bogies for Wellington’s train fleet. You will assist with inspections, testing, disassembly, cleaning and reassembly under guidance.

Ideal candidates have NZQA Level 4+ in engineering or trade, mechanical trade experience, and the ability to read drawings. This full‑time role offers practical, hands‑on work contributing to rail safety and