UGL Limited

Service Technician - HVMC-265875

Service Technician – Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre, Newcastle NSW

UGL’s Manufacturing & Maintenance division is growing rapidly within our locomotive and rolling stock operations in Newcastle. We are seeking experienced Heavy Maintenance Service Technicians with either a Mechanical or Electrical background to join our team.

These are permanent, full-time positions, working day or afternoon shifts on a 9-day fortnight, based at our Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre.

About the role

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for performing scheduled servicing, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting on locomotives at our Hunter Valley Maintenance facility.

About You

• Australian-recognised trade certificate and Certificate of Proficiency in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Proven experience in a maintenance environment – ideally in rolling stock.
• Lathe operation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Quality-focused with a passion for customer service excellence.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Rail and locomotive experience.
• Forklift licence.
• Overhead crane licence.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time roles with competitive pay
• Opportunities to grow, back yourself, and achieve
• Be part of a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors

What makes you right for UGL

• A genuine commitment to safety
• A high-performance culture where you can thrive
• An innovative mindset that challenges the norm
• A belief that success is driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

Why Join UGL?

• Stability & Growth: Be part of a leading provider in rail and transport solutions
• Training & Development: Access to extensive in-house training and upskilling opportunities
• Safety First: Work in a culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing
• Team Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence

About UGL!

At UGL, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and innovative workplace. As part of the CIMIC Group, we deliver world-class engineering, construction, and maintenance services across sectors such as rail, transport, technology, and energy. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and building trust with our employees, clients, and stakeholders. If you're driven by safety and technical innovation, you’ll thrive with us.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Screening and Pre-Employment Checks:

Please note that relevant screening checks may form part of the recruitment process. These may include:

• A pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
• A national criminal history check
• Previous employer reference checks

Job Ref No: 265875

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Discipline

: Electrician

Primary Location

: Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter

Work Type

: Full-time