Plant Operator/ Maintainer

22 hours ago

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Swietelsky Rail (Australia) Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Business

Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) is a leading railway infrastructure maintenance company specialising in the use of mechanised plant and track machines to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail networks. We operate and maintain a variety of Plasser & Theurer track machines and other rail plant including Ballast Cleaners, Material Handling Wagons, Tampers, Regulators and Flash Butt Welding Machines. We are an accredited Rail Transport Operator (RTO) with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications. SRA is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace that values Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

We are currently seeking an experienced Trade Based Operator/Maintainer (Mechanical) to join our plant maintenance team.

The Plant Operators and Maintainers duties may include:

  • Repairing, calibration and operation of a variety of Plasser and Theurer On Track Machine (OTMs)
  • Have a good understanding of general hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and control systems
  • Be able to navigate and read simple hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Carry out regular preventative & corrective maintenance, repairs and major overhaul works to ensure maximum equipment availability
  • Perform tasks safely in accordance Swietelsky and the WH&S Act requirements
  • Work effectively and efficiently on major maintenance and construction projects
  • Work independently and as part of a team in both operations and maintenance activities

About you:

  • Mechanical or Electrical trade base
  • Be willing and able to adapt and learn new skills to keep up with evolving technologies and procedures
  • Strong commitment to safety & Zero Harm
  • Good communication skills
  • Valid Drivers Licence
  • Ability to work cohesively in a small team
  • Ability to work weekends and nights if required
  • Ability to travel/work away from home when required
  • Ability to pass pre-employment checks including CAT1 rail medical is a must

Additional information

The position will be based out of our Telarah office with travel required for projects, predominantly within the Hunter Valley ARTC rail network and other areas across regional NSW area and interstate as necessary.

The position will be subject to SRA employment conditions and supporting conditions in accordance with the Rail Industry Award.

Employee benefits at SRA include:

·       Experience a supportive work environment that puts family first, always.

·       Flexible work environment

·       Investment in your professional development and future career pathways

·       C-5 wellbeing and performance program

·       Access to novated lease program

·       Gym membership reimbursement and access to Fitness Passport

· days "Balance Break" wellbeing leave per year.

· weeks paid parental leave.

·       Investment in your professional development and future career pathways

· day volunteer leave per year for charity or not for profit event.

·       Exceptional EAP facility covering your entire family.

The position requires the applicant to pass a medical examination to Railway Medical Standards for High Level Safety Critical.

How to Apply

Simply provide a copy of your current CV, and a cover letter addressing your motivation to apply. Applications Close 3rd of October 2025.

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