About the business and the role

Bendigo Rail Workshops (BRW) is a rail maintenance facility located in Bendigo, Victoria. BRW is a critical member of the Southern Shorthaul Railroad group of companies and as such performs maintenance work for some of the largest rail companies in Australia.

BRW specialises in rail rolling stock;

Maintenance and Upgrades

Accident Repairs

Full Strip-Down and Overhaul

Bogie Overhaul

Painting

Field Services and Provisioning

Emergency Recovery

Job tasks and responsibilities

Multiple Positions are available for Full Time Mechanics required for new long-term secure projects.

The duties of this role will include but not limited to:

Mechanical work including disconnection removal and reconnection of rail components.

Lifting, packing and transport of components

Day Shift & afternoon shift.

Testing and commission of completed projects.

Full training will be provided to adapt your current skills to the rail industry.

Skills and experience

Essential Items

Trade certificate (or skills to trade level)

Experience in heavy equipment is preferred but not essential

Our work shop is classified as a rail site and as such there is zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol. All employees are required to be drug and alcohol free at all times and random testing is conducted

Hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence

Hold a current Forklift Licence and be an experienced user

Hold a current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

Underpinning the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will:

Have a "safety first" attitude.

Have a strong desire to learn.

Have well-developed communication skills.

Be a strong team player contributing to a positive team environment.

Be an effective planner and organiser.

Be able to work efficiently and autonomously.

Set and achieve high standards of workmanship.

Offering

Great rate per hour

Entry into Rail industry

Ongoing work

ASAP Start

$40 - $45 per hour

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the above mentioned key requirements via Seek.