Rail Maintainer

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You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team. 

In this role, you'll:

We are looking for a skilled Rail Maintainer – Fitter to join our dynamic team, playing a vital role in maintaining and repairing passenger trains.

This is a shift working role which works a rotating roster which includes Day, afternoon and night shifts as well as working weekends, public holidays when rostered. 

In this position, you will apply your trade expertise to diagnose and resolve defects, ensuring trains remain safe and available for service with minimal disruption.

Please see the role description for more information.

About you

As an experienced maintainer, you will take ownership of your work, ensuring it meets quality standards and complies with safety regulations.

Your role will involve a range of fitting and mechanical tasks, including repairs, servicing, and component replacements.

Additionally, you’ll support your colleagues by sharing your knowledge and providing on-the-job training to help build a strong, skilled team.

Your daily tasks will include inspections, servicing, fault finding, repairs, and upgrades on train components, with a strong focus in pneumatic systems on the rollingstock as well as maintaining depot equipment.

You’ll also collaborate with contractors to ensure efficient maintenance processes that contribute to the overall reliability of the passenger fleet.

Safety is paramount in everything you do. You will adhere to strict occupational health and safety policies, maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment, and support a culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of all team members.

If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact passenger service, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team committed to keeping Sydney’s trains running smoothly and safely.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday 16 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact BEN.GOETZ@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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