Overview
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; Painting; Field Services and Provisioning; Emergency Recovery.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Due to winning a new long term contract BRW is expanding the maintenance team to include full time Night Shift Fitters to complete works based out of our Bendigo workshops. The duties of this role will include but not limited to:
- Mechanical work including disconnection, removal and reconnection of rail components.
- Testing and commission of completed projects.
- Installation of new parts.
- Night Shifts on a Rotating Roster including weekdays and weekends.
- If you have not previously worked your trade within the Rail Industry, full on the job training will be provided to adapt your current skills to the rail industry.
Skills and experience
- Mechanical or Electrical trade certificate (or skills to trade level)
- Rail Industry background highly regarded, but not essential
- 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
- Ability to work a rotating Night Shift roster. Weekday and Weekend Shifts included.
- 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 workplace.
- Be an effective planner and organiser.
- Be able to work efficiently and autonomously.
- Set and achieve high standards of workmanship.
Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the above mentioned key requirements via Seek.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years' experience do you have as a Shift Fitter?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- How many years' experience do you have as a fitter?
- How many years' experience do you have as a mechanic?
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📌 Night Shift - Fitters
🏢 Bendigo Rail Workshops
📍 Greater Bendigo City