Gemco Rail, a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets.

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture, maintenance and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components and track maintenance equipement to support our customers to maintain their operations effectively and efficiently and maximise the life of their assets.

Gemco is seeking a driven and experienced full time Trades Assistant to join our team in Forrestfield, WA. In this role, you will provide support to trade staff in the maintenance, manufacture, and refurbishment of rail rolling stock. All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with established procedures and protocols, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with Rail Safety and OH&S regulations.This position will involve both on-site and in-field work, with occasional travel to remote locations for specified periods.

This role will report to Production/Workshop and Safety Supervisor, Wheel Shop.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience in assisting skilled or trade persons
  

• Mechanical aptitude
  

• High Risk Work Licence - Forklift essential; rigging, dogging and overhead crane desirable.
  

• Medically fit and physically capable of performing the duties described above
  

• Willingness to participate in work rosters (including shift work if necessary) and undertake reasonable amounts of overtime (including weekend work as required)
  

• High levels of interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written), with proven ability to relate well to all levels of an organisation and work as part of a team delivering high levels of customer service
  

• Ability to understand and comply with Rail Safety and Occupational Health and Safety legislative principles and practice
  

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to changing workloads
  

• Current Australian driver's licence is required for the performance of duties relating to this position.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• HC licence

Gemco Rail, a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets.