Rolling stock Support | Yard OperationsShunter

Yard Operations Assistant Rail Maintenance Nowergup

Location: Nowergup WA
Employment Type: Full-time

Join a world leader in rail technology and maintenance! EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation (Maintenance) Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated Yard Operations Assistant to provide essential operational and maintenance support at our Nowergup facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that keeps Perths passenger rail network running safely and efficiently.

About the Role

In this hands-on role youll support the Yard Operations Team with daily yard activities ensuring the safe movement of railcars maintaining cleanliness and assisting with general maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Railcar Movements

• Drive or pilot passenger trains within the Nowergup facility (for qualified and competent staff).
• Follow all movement instructions to ensure safe operations within the yard

Yard Operations & Maintenance

• Perform general yard duties including poster installation/removal weed spraying water bottle refilling and housekeeping.
• Assist with washing rinsing and graffiti removal on passenger trains using appropriate cleaning products and safety equipment.
• Conduct pre-inspection checks on incoming trains review driver logbooks gather verbal reports and inspect for service needs.
• Carry out minor facility or rollingstock maintenance tasks (as trained).

Qualifications

• Valid Class C Drivers Licence (required for operating company vehicles or Kubota equipment).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be multi-skilled and up-skilled.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining role-relevant competencies.

About You

• Safety-focused and reliable
• Comfortable working in a hands-on outdoor environment
• Able to follow procedures and communicate clearly
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Previous experience in a rail transport or maintenance yard environment will be highly regarded but not essential training will be provided for the right candidate.

What we Offer

• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team-based work environment
• Opportunity to work with a global rail industry leader
• Strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing

This position offers a competitive hourly rate penalties when working out ofroster and the opportunity to work in a supportive hands-on workshop environment.

If interested in the role please apply and a recruiter will be in contact.