HD Mechanic - Rail Equipment Maintenance
CATEGORY 5 LABOUR MANAGEMENT (WA) PTY LTD – Port Hedland WA
Job Type: Permanent | Full time
Job Description
Cat 5 Rail is seeking an experienced HD Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, or Maintenance Technician to join our growing Port Hedland workshop team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‐on maintenance, fault finding and keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. Experience in rail is not essential – candidates from automotive, heavy diesel, mining, mobile plant, workshop, mechanical or industrial maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
* Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs across rail and mobile equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults.
* Complete preventative and breakdown maintenance activities.
* Service and maintain workshop equipment, vehicles and specialised machinery.
* Carry out hydraulic hose replacements, component repairs and general mechanical work.
* Complete inspections, maintenance reporting and work documentation.
* Maintain workshop housekeeping and high safety standards.
* Work collaboratively to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Qualifications
* Australian recognized trade certificate.
* Experience maintaining vehicles, machinery, mobile plant, rail or mining equipment.
* Strong fault‐finding and problem‐solving capability.
* Exposure to hydraulic and mechanical systems.
* Experience in workshop maintenance environments preferred.
* Rail, mining or heavy industry exposure highly regarded.
* Current C Class Driver's Licence (HR desirable).
* White Card preferred.
* First Aid / CPR advantageous.
* Computer literacy and ability to complete maintenance records.
* Ability to pass medical and ongoing drug & alcohol screening.
Benefits
* Flights covered from Perth for FIFO employees.
* Port Hedland workshop location with long‐term opportunity.
* Flexible roster options available.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Exposure to specialised rail maintenance and equipment.
* Supportive team culture with career progression opportunities.
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