Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Rail Operations
Job location:
Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015
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Job reference number: 109827
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $1660.8-$1785.35
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You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.
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:
Working as part of a dedicated team maintaining Sydney Trains train fleet, you’ll play a hands-on role inspecting, servicing, and overhauling pneumatic and diesel systems to keep these high-performance trains running safely and efficiently.
This role will see you conducting everything from daily trip service inspections and pre-start checks across the length of the train, through to heavy maintenance activities such as major overhauls, bogie changes, air compressor replacements, and routine oil and filter changes.
You will contribute to keeping our passenger services safe and reliable by diagnosing and rectifying faults, carrying out functional tests, and ensuring all mechanical and pneumatic systems are operating at peak performance.
In this dynamic 24/7 operation based out of Eveleigh, you’ll work as part of a team to support our network and as such will be required to work a 12-hour rotating roster - day shift, night shift, weekend work and overtime. Please note, the advertised pay rate does not reflect / include penalties and allowances incurred with a 24/7 rotating shift roster.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack
About you
You're a qualified Fitter possessing a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining). Your mechanical trade skills and hands-on experience with pneumatic or diesel systems – whether developed through an apprenticeship, rail maintenance, heavy vehicles, or related industries – will see you excel in tackling complex inspections, problem-solving under time pressures, and meeting service schedules without compromising safety or quality.
You’re recognised for your strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple trades. You bring a commitment to precision and a focus on safety that ensures the Sydney Trains fleet is ready for every journey.
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.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 24th July 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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