Maintainer

Wagon Maintainer – NEBO QLD

• Permanent Full time position
• Essential Services provider
• Ideal role for experienced production operators and/or labourers with strong mechanical aptitude

About the Role

An opportunity exists within Pacific National for a Wagon Maintainer to join the team based at our Nebo Workshop.

The role requires you to work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Planners to ensure that wagon maintenance requirements are met safely and effectively. Wagon Maintainers are required to carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection work, out of course repairs and respond to emergency recoveries on the rail network.

The main objective of this essential team is to ensure on time availability of Pacific National rolling stock, including the introduction of new wagon and technologies.

Applicants must be able to work 11–12-hour shifts, rotating roster basis including both day and night shifts as required.

Roster: rotating roster - 5 on 5 off, 4 on 5 off.

Key responsibilities include:

• Wagon preventative maintenance, repairs and out of course maintenance
• Wagon maintenance in-field, which would typically include unscheduled maintenance, recovery and collision damage work
• Heating, cutting activities and welding
• Operating mobile plant, equipment, vehicles and lifting equipment within the work area
• Wagon movements in the maintenance area as required using fixed and mobile equipment
• Fabrication and assembly of components for repair, replacement or modification

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate a solid commitment to safety, have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience working in a routine/repetitive environment

In addition, you’ll be expected to demonstrate:

• Proven experience working within a production, trades, fitter or labouring role
• Maintenance experience in related industries is desirable
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team is essential
• Forklift and MR Drivers Licences are advantageous
• Basic computer skills and general literacy required to carry out daily activities
• Note that training is available for the right candidate.

About Us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.

We also value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Benefits

We have a wide range of benefits that includes flexible work, paid parental leave, fitness, novated leasing and many other great partner offers to access. To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page: Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more, including a list of all of our benefits and policies.

Closing date

Applications close on the 26th of June 2025.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.