Bulk Wagon Maintainer

6 days ago

Parkes, Australia Pacific National Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Bulk Wagon Maintainer – Parkes Terminal

Permanent | Full-Time | Day Shift | Training 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 hands-on, safety-focused Wagon Maintainer to join our Parkes team. This critical team plays a vital role in ensuring the on-time availability of Pacific National rolling stock, as well as supporting the introduction of new wagons and technologies.

What You'll Do

  • Perform wagon maintenance, repairs and inspections
  • Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs
  • Operate tools, mobile plant and lifting equipment
  • Fabricate, weld and assemble components
  • Coordinate with planners, contractors and operators
  • Support new wagon rollouts and tech upgrades

What You'll Bring

  • Safety mindset – we bring safety into every moment, every interaction, every day
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Team player with a "can-do" attitude
  • C Class Driver's Licence (essential)
  • Forklift/MR Licence (advantageous)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Heavy industry experience (e.g. boilermaker) is a plus – but not required.

Full training provided – bring a positive attitude, we'll teach the rest.

Why Join Us? We offer a large variety of benefits, including access to:

  • Career growth and mentoring
  • Paid parental leave (14 weeks + super)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on health, travel and retail
  • Inclusive, values-driven culture

Monday–Friday day shift (from 6am), occasional weekends

Parkes Terminal

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.

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 celebrate the continuing culture and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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 roll?

Apply now

Applications close 29th August 2025

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