Plant Fitter

Queensland Rail; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company in Queensland is seeking a skilled Plant Fitter to maintain and repair a world-class resurfacing fleet. This role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 plus superannuation, and opportunities for travel throughout regional Queensland. Ideal candidates will possess a Mechanical Trade Certificate and a manual drivers’ licence. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the safety and performance of our operations.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Access to fitness facilities

Clear pathways for career growth

Professional membership fee reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a Mechanical Trade Certificate.
• Must hold a current manual drivers’ licence.
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance.
• Practice effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns.
• Ensure all aspects of work are compliant with Queensland Rail’s policies.

Skills

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Capacity to travel

Job description

Overview

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent position with an industry leader
• Travel within roster on paid work time (accommodation provided + generous daily travel allowance)
• PPE, tools, phone & shared vehicle supplied
• Get paid to upskill whilst you complete a Certificate IV Engineering
• We pride ourselves on our safety culture, wework safeso that everyonegoes home safe

Your opportunity

Working out of our Bohle depot, your role is to maximise machine availability by efficiently maintaining, servicing, repairing and performing approved modifications on our world-class resurfacing fleet. This includes ballast regulators, tamper-liners, and other essential civil plant equipment.

We are a dedicated team of 14 skilled Plant Fitters and 1 Electrician, covering a vast and diverse area stretching from Rockhampton to Cairns, Townsville to Mt Isa, and including the Croydon to Normanton line.

In this role you will:

• Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance
• Practice effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns
• Ensure all aspects of work are compliant with Queensland Rail’s policies and safe work procedures
• Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports

We are committed to the growth and development of our team. In addition to the training mentioned above, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills further by obtaining an MR & HR driver’s license, as well as a CAT3 Driver qualification.

Hours and Salary

• Working the current roster on the base rate including penalties you can expect a salary of $120,000 plus 12.75% superannuation
• The team work throughout the region and operate on two rosters:
• Whilst away they are on a 9 on 5 off roster - travelling Tuesday working through the weekend on penalty rates and return the following Wednesday
• Whilst working locally the team operate on a 9 day fortnight – Monday to Friday, then Monday to Thursday
• There is flexibility to switch rosters when you need
• All travel is on work time. You meet at the depot and travel together from there on paid time

About you

• Must have a Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Must hold a current manual drivers’ licence
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland

We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team!

Apply for the Plant Fitter role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Wednesday 15th of October 2025.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

And more! Please Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at [e-mail].

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.