Maintainer – Rail Maintenance

Maintainer – Rail Maintenance (Rollingstock) – West Melbourne

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• 8–12 hour rotating shifts (days & weekends)
• Training and Mentoring Provided

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator.

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We’re now looking for a safety-focused Intermediate Maintainer to join our team at Melbourne Freight Terminal. This essential role supports the maintenance and reliability of Pacific National rolling stock, ensuring on-time availability and introducing new wagons and technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Perform wagon preventative maintenance, repairs and inspections
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency recoveries on the rail network
• Carry out heating, cutting and welding activities
• Operate mobile plant, lifting equipment and vehicles
• Fabricate and assemble components for repair or modification
• Liaise with planners, contractors and operators to coordinate wagon movements
• Support locomotive provisioning activities

What You’ll Bring

• 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)
• Basic computer skills
• Locomotive maintenance experience (desirable)
• Full training provided – bring a positive attitude, we’ll teach the rest.

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.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

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

Applications close: 2^nd of January 2026

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