Maintenance Technician

Posted: 20/08/2025

Closing Date: 30/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC Altona

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport,Trades & Services

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia's largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT?

At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.

Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
• Grandparent Leave
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite car park
• Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the position includes the following responsibilities:

• To maintain locomotive and rolling stock by following the Safe Work instructions that include:
• Executing adjustment, alignment, balance, calibration, clean, inspect, lubricate, measure, monitor, record, refurbish, repair, restore, service, test and torque tasks on SCT equipment including general housekeeping (good record keeping) and upkeep according to Policies, Procedures and Standards of the SCT Maintenance Department.
• Identify areas of improvement and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage and meet targets.
• Good understanding of how to utilize new/use materials.
• Embracing new technology.
• Provide accurate data, results and feedback.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Trade Certificate in Heavy Vehicles Maintenance
• Either Electrical, Mechanical or Relevant trade qualifications
• Ability to work autonomously and with others and foster a good team environment.
• Ability to take on challenges with lateral thinking and implement change.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to use Microsoft suites – Word, Email

Desirable

• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Rail Safety Awareness Induction
• Forklift Licence
• Experience within the Transport industry

Other important information

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
• Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.