Wagon Maintainer

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

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with ongoing training and development
• Rotating day shifts on a lifestyle roster: 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off, 4 on/5 off
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Australia’s largest private rail freight operator and start your hands‑on career in rail!

Pacific National moves millions of tonnes of freight across Australia every day. We’re looking for a safety-focused Maintainer to join our team at the Adelaide Freight Terminal. Rail experience isn’t essential — if you’re mechanically minded and keen to learn, we want you!

About The Role

As a Maintainer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our wagons safe, reliable and operational. Your tasks will include:

• 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

This is a physically active role requiring a strong focus on safety and the ability to work independently and in a team.

About You

• Heavy industry trade background (highly regarded 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

Why Work with Us?

At Pacific National, we value diversity, inclusion, and career growth. Our benefits include:

• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on travel and health insurance
• Novated leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A workplace culture built on our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It

Safely Every Day – That’s Our Promise.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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