Trades Assistant

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey. We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.

With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We act as one team to move Melbourne. Why work at Metro?

Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level! Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per yearAll eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.

Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About the team

Our Network Assets and Assurance (NA&A) team includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Innovation, Engineering, Rolling Stock, OCMS, Strategic Asset Management and Planning and Integration. We are MTM's Rolling Stock Engineering team - the experts who ensure that our trains run smoothly and safely across Melbourne's expansive network. Our primary focus is on providing high-quality engineering services for all passenger fleets, including the state-of-the-art EV120.

But more than just keeping things running, we're committed to continuous improvement. Our goal is simple: to enhance safety, increase reliability, and reduce costs over the lifecycle of our trains. We take pride in fulfilling our obligations under the MR4 Rolling Stock Overhaul franchise, all while delivering exceptional service to our passengers.

Join us as we shape the future of urban transportation in Melbourne, one train journey at a time.

About the roleThe Trade Assistant is responsible for the support and assistance the delivery of maintenance and renewals, reactive maintenance, system alterations and upgrades and new works on our Siemens/Nexus fleet. This is a fulltime 15 month max term position working from Monday to Friday 7am-4pm at our Westall Projects Depot.What you will be doing:

Assist with the installation, repair and modification of rolling stock assets.Perform manual work associated with the maintenance, renewal or upgrade of rolling stock assets.Perform labouring tasks which use both hand tools and mechanical tools

Assist the SMT with required tasks and perform safe working duties associated with the day to day protection requirements of work teams

Assist with inspections and update the system to provide information on asset condition

Maintain workplace, yards and any tools/equipment being used

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne! Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening. Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs.

Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs. Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position. Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive cultureMetro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work.

In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success. We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.