Mechanical Fitter

15 July 2025

Engineering Epping Full Time

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city - a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

About the positions

2 x Max term contracts until March 2026

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of tasks including inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of the suburban train fleet vehicles. The role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and punctual operation of the train fleet.

Opportunities are available at our new Kananook maintenance depot along with our existing Craigieburn, Epping and Newport maintenance depots.
- Permanent, full-time position
- Hours of work:
- Free on-site parking
- Monthly RDO for Monday to Friday day workers

Key responsibilities include:

- Check and repair electrical circuits, undertake safety procedures and perform examination tasks.
- Fault finding (using train electrical drawings and accepted fault-finding practices) including diagnosing faults using electrical schematics and standard practices.
- Conduct scheduled train examinations and inspections including testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical circuits.
- Respond to and assist with incidents involving derailments, collisions, pantograph entanglements, fatalities, and other operational disruptions.

About you
- AQF III Trade qualified as an Electrical Fitter or Electrotechnology Technician.
- A current/valid Full Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Previous experience in a maintenance environment.

What We Offer
- FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
- Comprehensive training support
- Discounts at top brands and stores
- Diversity & Inclusion - we value unique perspectives and support initiatives such as Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women).

How to Apply

If our vision, values, and opportunity align with your experience and career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you

Applications close: 30th July 2025

Recruitment Process:

- Phone Interview
- Behavioural Interview
- Pre-employment Checks (medical assessment, police check & references)
- Job Offer

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.