Rigger

UGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a 50/50 joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation. UGL Transport designs, manufactures and maintains rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operates and maintains transport networks, and designs, delivers, and operates train systems and critical communications. With a legacy of over 125 years beginning in Newcastle, UGL Transport has sites and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Join Our Mackay Team as a Rigger!

Are you looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within an industry-leading team? We are currently seeking experienced and skilled Rigger to join our Mackay Workshop on a permanent basis. These roles offer a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-Day working roster, providing you with every weekend off to enjoy the things that matter most.

Why Join Us?

At our Mackay Workshop, we are currently seeking applications for a Rigger to join our Mackay team. You’ll be part of a close-knit group with a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation, technical excellence, and safety. We maintain an impressive array of capabilities onsite - giving you access to broad and interesting range of work on a day-to-day basis.

We have operated consistently from our Mackay Workshops since 1978. That kind of heritage doesn’t happen by accident; our people and longstanding customers are the reason for our success.

As a skilled and experienced Rigger, you will be experienced in working in an industrial environment and you will have knowledge and skills working across a range of equipment, working in an autonomous and self-led manner, alongside specialists on challenging projects.

Your range of experience and operator qualifications will enable you to be an integral member of our team. You'll play a critical role in maintaining, overhauling and repairing heavy equipment while ensuring our workshop operates efficiently and effectively.

You will be involved in an interesting array of work, across a diverse range of customers and work types, including:

• Mobile heavy earthmoving equipment, including truck components and wheel motors
• Fixed plant, including Washplant and conveyor motors and components
• Field equipment, including Draglines
• Rail equipment, including bogies, traction motors and diverse rail componentry

Key responsibilities:

• Experience with lifting operations using Franna and overhead cranes.

• Strong rigging experience in industrial or heavy maintenance environments.

• Ability to diagnose faults and repair heavy equipment and machinery.

• Experience assembling and dismantling complex mechanical components.

• Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

• Commitment to safety, quality and delivering high standards of work.

• Experienced in and holding current High Risk Work Licences for:

  • Dogging
  • Intermediate or Advanced Rigging
  • Forklift Operation

About you:

To excel in this role, we’re looking for someone who brings the following skills and attributes to the table:

• Valid Driver's License (mandatory).
• HR Truck License (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in applying protective coatings/paint; and
• Experience in packaging equipment for transportation are also favourable.

Why join UGL:

UGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a 50/50 joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation. UGL Transport designs, manufactures and maintains rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operates and maintains transport networks, and designs, delivers, and operates train systems and critical communications. With a legacy of over 125 years beginning in Newcastle, UGL Transport has sites and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

• Work-Life Balance: A 4-Day roster ensures every weekend is yours to enjoy.
• Team Culture\: Be part of a collaborative and skilled team known for delivering results.
• Growth Opportunity\: Work in a permanent position where your skills and experience are highly valued, with a pathway to progress
• Variety & Challenge\: Tackle a range of tasks within a dynamic workshop environment.

Important Information

Pre-employment checks include:

• Reference Check

• Medical assessment (including drug & alcohol screening)

• National Police Check (role specific)

Diversity & Inclusion

UGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples

• People with disability

• Mature-aged workers

• Individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds

 Click “Apply” to submit your application today

Join a leading name in rail and infrastructure and take the next step in your career.

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