Rolling stock Support | Yard Operations/Shunter

Rolling stock Support | Yard Operations/Shunter

Location: Nowergup/Bellevue, WA
Employment Type: Part-time

CrewSelect is seeking a motivated Yard Operations Assistant to provide essential operational and maintenance support at our client's Belleview facility. This ill initially commence at their Nowergup facility for the first 5 months then move to their Bellevue facility.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that keeps Perth’s passenger rail network running safely and efficiently.

About the Role

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the Yard Operations Team with daily yard activities, ensuring the safe movement of railcars, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with general maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive or pilot passenger trains within the Nowergup and Bellevue facilities (for qualified and competent staff).
• Follow all movement instructions to ensure safe operations within the yard
• Regular nightshifts and weekend shifts

Yard Operations & Maintenance

• Perform general yard duties including poster installation/removal, weed spraying, water bottle refilling, and housekeeping.
• Assist with washing, rinsing, and graffiti removal on passenger trains using appropriate cleaning products and safety equipment.
• Conduct pre-inspection checks on incoming trains — review driver logbooks, gather verbal reports, and inspect for service needs.
• Carry out minor facility or rollingstock maintenance tasks (as trained).

Qualifications

• Valid Class C Driver’s Licence (required for operating company vehicles or Kubota equipment).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be multi-skilled and up-skilled.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining role-relevant competencies.

About You

• Reliable
• Physically fit – physical role including climbing in and out of train cabs, walking on uneven ground
• Strong spoken English is essential, including being clear and easy to understand over radio communication
• Adaptable in changing conditions
• Comfortable following instructions and established procedures
• Team-oriented, with a relaxed attitude and good banter with teammates
• Professional during busy periods, while able to stay relaxed during quieter times
• Open to shift work and overtime
• Punctual, with strong attendance and minimal sick leave
• Positive in attitude, even if they have less experience
• Can work independently but communicate well as part of a team
• Takes direction well
• Able to speak up when needed
• Attitude is very important. A candidate with less experience but a strong reliability, and willingness to learn may be a better fit than someone more experienced who does not work well with the team.
• Previous experience in a rail, transport, or maintenance yard environment will be highly regarded, but not essential — training will be provided for the right candidate.

What we Offer

• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, team-based work environment
• Opportunity to work with a global rail industry leader
• Strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing

This position offers a competitive hourly rate, penalties when working out of roster, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, hands-on workshop environment.

If interested in the role, please apply and I will be in contact or contact Judy 0473 531 507 for a confidential discussion.