Core Maintainer

Core Maintainer – Townsville

• Dayshift roster – Monday to Friday, work-life balance sorted
• Full training & mentoring – bring your heavy industry trade skills
• Secure a long-term career with Australia’s largest rail freight provider 

Every day, Pacific National moves the goods that keep Australia moving – from intermodal containers to coal, steel, and bulk commodities. An opportunity has presented itself for hands-on individuals to join our Townsville team as Wagon Maintainers. You’ll be trained by experienced professionals and play a key role in keeping our rollingstock safe, reliable, and ready to roll.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, permanent role with a stable Monday–Friday dayshift roster
• Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced maintainers and coordinators
• Work in a safety-first, team-focused environment
• Be part of a crew introducing new wagons and technologies

Your day-to-day:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled wagon maintenance and repairs
• Respond to emergency recoveries on the rail network
• Operate mobile plant, lifting equipment, and vehicles
• Carry out welding, cutting, fabrication, and component assembly
• Support locomotive provisioning and wagon movements
• Collaborate with planners, contractors, and terminal operators

What you’ll bring:

• Heavy industry trade experience (qualifications a bonus)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety mindset
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• C Class Driver’s Licence (essential); Forklift/MR Licence (advantageous)
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Inclusive, values-driven culture 

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day. 

Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.

Like to know more about Pacific National? 

Head to our website to find out more: Join Our Team | Careers & Culture at Pacific National 

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click Apply Now and start your journey with Pacific National.

Applications close: 16th of November 2025