Core Maintainer - Perth Freight Terminal

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Core Maintainer - Perth Freight Terminal. Terms and conditions vacancy

About Us

Pacific National is one of Australia's largest rail providers. We handle and haul millions of tonnes of agricultural and resource commodities, retail goods, manufacturing products, construction and other materials that keep the region's economy, businesses and households running. We employ around 4000 people in over 100 sites across Australia. Join our team as we continue to strive to become market leaders in logistic services that connect businesses and their markets across Australia.

The Opportunity

An opportunity exists within our Asset and Infrastructure Services division, for a Wagon Maintainer to join the team based at the Perth Freight Terminal. The role is working with the Maintenance Supervisor & Planners to ensure that wagon maintenance requirements are met safely and effectively. Wagon Maintainers are required to carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection work, out of course repairs and respond to emergency recoveries on the rail network. The main objective of this important team is to ensure on time availability of Pacific National rolling stock, including the introduction of new wagon and technologies. Applicants must be able to work on a roster basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake wagon preventative maintenance, repairs and out of course maintenance.
• Undertake wagon maintenance in-field, which would typically include unscheduled maintenance, recovery and collision damage work.
• Liaise with planners and contractors in addition to supervisors, other maintainers and terminal operators on wagon issues; liaise with divisional planners/coordinators to coordinate wagon movements.
• Perform heating, cutting activities and welding.
• Operate mobile plant, equipment, vehicles and lifting equipment within work area.
• Undertake wagon movements in the maintenance area as required using fixed and mobile equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble components for repair/replacement/modification.

About You

The key to success for this role will be your mechanical aptitude, a solid commitment to safety, strong communication skills and a demonstrated customer focus. Although not essential, non specific trade qualifications are highly regarded, as is proven maintenance experience in rail or transport related industries. Training will be provided for successful applicants without previous experience. Adaptability to work autonomously and work as part of a team is essential. A current C class driver's licence as well as basic computer skills and general literacy will be required to carry out daily activities. Fork lift licence and MR Drivers Licences are also highly regarded.

The Benefits

Our culture embraces diversity and flexible work options. Working for us will put you in a strategic position with your career, with opportunities for growth and development along with financial and non financial benefits, such as paid parental leave, opportunity to purchase additional annual leave, discounts on health insurance, travel and more.

We're looking for people who share our values of Safety, People & Teamwork, Customer and Performance, and live these values through open and honest communications, personal accountability and respect.

We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply.

Closing Date

Applications close on 29 July 2018

Next Steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

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To find out more about careers with us, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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