- 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?
Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.
Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers
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