- 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 protected, 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 robust 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.

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📌 Wagon Maintainer (Adelaide)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Adelaide