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Maintainer Electrical


Job Location:

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Newcastle

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive remuneration and extensive opportunities for career progression

About the role:

In this Electrical Tradesperson position youll be key in maintaining and repairing locomotives rollingstock wagons mobile and fixed plant and infrastructure to ensure they meet safety and reliability standards. Your contribution will support the efficient operation of our Newcastle depot by:

  • Performing routine and corrective maintenance and fault repairs using best practices.
  • Adhering to Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations and technical specifications.
  • Keeping accurate records and documentation of asset conditions maintenance activities and costs.
  • Reporting completed work against the scheduled program.
  • Contributing to the development and enhancement of work procedures for continuous quality improvement.

About you:

  • Holds a mandatory electrical trade qualification
  • Hold a current Electrical Licence
  • Proficient in computer use.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience in repairing and maintaining locomotives and rolling stock is highly valued.
  • Demonstrates robust fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret schematics and technical drawings.
  • Knowledgeable in relevant legislation including the Workplace Health and Safety Act.
  • Experience with locomotives and wagons is a plus but training will be provided.

What we can offer you:

At Aurizon we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential. With a national portfolio of operations we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities.

At Aurizon we believe in connection

It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities industries and builds economies. It helps to embrace diversity in our workplace and that is the experience we want for everyone. We are building a culture where everyone is seen heard and valued because of their diversity. We value inclusion throughout the whole company and encourage you to apply.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australias largest rail freight operator and a top ASX company. Each year we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities connecting miners primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

We strive for a diverse collaborative creative and a high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.

To learn about us and our company values visit


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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator, moving coal, iron ore, agricultural freight and more across the nation.

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