This full-time Electrician role at Sydney Trains’ Eveleigh 24-hour maintenance centre is the best rail electrical job in Sydney right now – service, maintain & repair critical systems (electrical controls, power generation, lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration, engines, doors, brakes) on Sydney’s train fleet, fault-find & troubleshoot, support safe & reliable operations for millions of daily commuters, and work in a permanent role with a 7-day rotating roster including nights, weekends & public holidays while earning $1,596.90–$1,716.70/week (real $83k–$89k+ year base + overtime & penalty rates) + super, comprehensive benefits (health insurance, parental leave, study support, employee discounts), and the pride of working for NSW’s iconic rail network with strong safety culture & career progression. You’ll be part of the team keeping Sydney moving. Perfect for qualified electricians with industrial maintenance experience who love variety, problem-solving, and want stable government-backed employment in central Sydney.
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About Company
Sydney Trains – NSW’s essential rail operator delivering over 1 million daily customer journeys across 178 stations & 2,000+ km of track. Eveleigh maintenance centre is the heart of fleet reliability, supporting Sydney’s suburban network with a focus on safety, innovation & employee development in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Job Title
Electrician – Rail Fleet Maintenance (Eveleigh 24-Hour Centre)
Responsibilities
- Service, maintain & repair electrical & mechanical systems on trains
- Fault-find & troubleshoot controls, power, lighting, HVAC, refrigeration
- Support engine, door & brake systems
- Ensure compliance with safety & operational standards
- Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends & public holidays
- Collaborate with team for efficient maintenance outcomes
Requirements
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Valid NSW driver’s licence
Experience
Industrial maintenance (rail or heavy equipment preferred)
Skills
- Strong fault-finding & problem-solving
- Knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems
- Safety-first mindset
- Team player with reliability
Benefits
- $1,596–$1,716/week base + OT & penalty rates
- Comprehensive health & parental leave benefits
- Study support & career progression
- Employee discounts & wellbeing programs
- Stable government-backed role
Applicant Location
On-site Eveleigh Sydney (central location) – local NSW candidates preferred
Application Procedure
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