Rail Wagon Maintainer — Hands-On & Safety‑Focused

Pacific National; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Travel and health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Training and development

Job summary

Pacific National, Australia's largest private rail freight operator, is seeking a safety‑focused Maintainer for the Adelaide Freight Terminal. The role keeps wagons safe, reliable and operational, with hands-on tasks in maintenance, inspections, repairs, and breakdown response.

The position suits mechanically minded individuals keen to learn, offering onsite work, strong safety focus, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Heavy industry trade background preferred but not essential.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence (essential).
• Forklift/MR Licence (advantageous).
• Boilermaker, welding or fabrication experience (preferred).
• Comfortable using basic computer systems for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on wagons.
• Responding to breakdowns and assisting with recovery activities.
• Carrying out heating, cutting and welding tasks.
• Operating mobile plant, vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Assisting with fabrication and component replacement.
• Collaborating with planners, supervisors and operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Autonomous work

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

Trade qualification in heavy industry

Tools

Forklift/MR Licence

Boilermaker/welding/fabrication

Job description

Pacific National, Australia's largest private rail freight operator, is seeking a safety‑focused Maintainer for the Adelaide Freight Terminal. The role keeps wagons safe, reliable and operational, with hands-on tasks in maintenance, inspections, repairs, and breakdown response.

The position suits mechanically minded individuals keen to learn, offering onsite work, strong safety focus, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.