Wagon Maintainer

Wagon Maintainer!

• Join a supportive maintenance team at our One Spot Production Facility
• Permanent opportunity, Newcastle location
• Great Remuneration

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private 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.

About the role

An opportunity exists within for a Wagon Maintainer to join the team based at our Newcastle Production Facility. The role requires you to work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Planners to ensure that wagon maintenance requirements are met safely and effectively. 

Wagon Maintainers are required to carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection work, out of course repairs and respond to emergency recoveries on the rail network. In this role you will ensure on time availability of Pacific National rolling stock, including the introduction of new wagon and technologies.

Applicants must be able to work on a 12-hour shift, rotating roster basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform wagon maintenance in-field, which would typically include unscheduled maintenance, recovery, and collision damage work
• Liaise with planners and contractors in addition to supervisors, other maintainers, and terminal operators on wagon issues; liaise with divisional planners/coordinators to coordinate wagon movements
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing and fault finding of components and equipment
• Set and control isolations of rail infrastructure, rolling stock and fixed plant
• Perform welding activities to AS1554 & heating, cutting and bending activities.
• Operate mobile plant, equipment, vehicles and lifting equipment within work area
• Fabrication and assembly of components for repair, replacement, or modification
• Locomotive provisioning activities
• Conduct unit train maintenance, roll by and FX inspections in line with business requirements

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate a solid commitment to safety, mechanical aptitude, and a demonstrated customer focus. Mechanical, electrical and boilermaker trades will be highly regarded.

In addition, you’ll be expected to demonstrate:

• Trade background and qualifications will be advantageous
• Maintenance experience in related industries is desirable
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team is essential
• Current C Class Drivers Licence is essential
• Forklift and MR Drivers Licences are advantageous
• Basic computer skills and general literacy required to carry out daily activities

Note that training is available for the right candidate.

What’s in it for you?

Pacific National fosters a culture that values talent, diversity, and career growth! We offer a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Mentoring programs   
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (with super) after 6 months
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, fitness, retail, and more
• Flexible work and other leave options  

Visit our careers page to learn more! www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

Proud WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, visit our Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: 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. 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

Applications Close 22nd May 2025

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.