Locomotive Maintenance Shift Lead

Pacific National; Isaac Regional; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted travel and insurance

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Inclusive, values-driven culture

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor – Locomotive Maintenance based at the Nebo locomotive maintenance facility to lead the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities across a 7 on 7 off roster.

You will supervise Service Technicians, ensure work quality and safety, and coordinate with operations, engineering and planning to keep fleet availability on target. This role suits someone ready to step up to frontline management in a safety‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Diesel Fitting or Electrical (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience leading teams in safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and support a team of locomotive maintainers across planned and reactive maintenance.
• Allocate work, set shift priorities and monitor progress against schedules and safety requirements.
• Ensure clear and effective handovers between shifts, including fleet status and outstanding work.
• Enforce compliance with rail safety legislation, WHS requirements and company procedures.
• Conduct and verify risk assessments and permit-to-work processes.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety conversations; assist with incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Locomotive maintenance

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical/Diesel/Electrical (Cert III)

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Pacific National is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor – Locomotive Maintenance based at the Nebo locomotive maintenance facility to lead the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities across a 7 on 7 off roster.

You will supervise Service Technicians, ensure work quality and safety, and coordinate with operations, engineering and planning to keep fleet availability on target. This role suits someone ready to step up to frontline management in a safety‑critical environment.