• Permanent role, based in Brisbane
• Seeking a team member who is passionate about a career in Terminal Operations
• Ability to progress through multiple skill levels in the terminal (e.g Reach stacker, shunting & examination)
• Growth Industry & Market Leader in Rail

Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the role

As a Terminal Operator based in our Brisbane Freight Terminal, you will play a key role in ensuring the on-time departure of trains and efficient turnaround times of trucks from the terminal.

Terminal Operators are responsibilities range across the coordination, planning, safe and efficient assembly and dismantling, loading and unloading trains within the terminal or sidings in accordance with safe-working and operations procedures. They are also responsible for processing freight and operating documentation, undertaking train examination and brake testing activities and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others within the workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Internal Transfer Vehicle operation
• Loading & unloading of train services
• Shunting and train examination duties associated with arrival, departure, marshalling and preparation of trains.
• Inspection of trains and equipment during train operations.
• Ensure security and general housekeeping is maintained throughout the area of responsibility.
• Ensure Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and obligations are satisfied

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong safety background and possess:

• Shunt/Marshalling qualified (preferred)
• Qualified in Train Examination (highly desirable)
• A strong focus on customer service and excellent communication skills.
• Strong commitment to enforcing a safety culture.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 shift work environment with flexibility and commitment.
• A current motor vehicle license and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Rail experience and/or appropriate heavy industry experience
• Reach Stacker Qualification (Highly desirable)

The benefits

We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:

• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Access to mentoring programs
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions. We continue to provide a dynamic, innovative, growth-focused environment and we are a company that lives and breathes its values of : Make it simple, Share more, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with, and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work

Closing date

Applications close on 26th August 2022

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

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