Engineering Tradesperson (Fitter and Turner)

About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Permanent position based in Ipswich
• $79,000 plus up to 12.75% superannuation
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel
• Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we 'work safe' so that everyone goes 'home safe'
• Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options

About the roleQueensland Rail have a new vacancy for an experienced Fitter to join our team and work within our Ipswich depot. You will be required to service and maintain our Heritage Rollingstock which includes railmotors, wooden coaches and steam locomotives based out of our Ipswich Workshops.We are looking for a trade certified and experienced Fitter/ Fitter Turner to join the team on a permanent basis.Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include

• Work with other fabricators or engineers on rollingstock modifications to ensure work is compliant with QR and industry standards
• Investigate and repair broken or fault components of rollingstock
• Update important records using the computer

About you

• Fitter Trade Cert
• Previous experience boiler making or the fabrication industry
• Willingness to abide by QR's safe working policies
• Good communication skills - written and verbal

Sounds great, what's next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Thursday the 25th of April 2024.The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.As Queensland Rail is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Louisa with your specific enquiry via email Louisa.Gilbert@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.