AddressFull-time Permanent
Bowen Rail Company is Queensland’s next-generation rail business, created to transport Queensland’s high-quality resources for export to the world. As our name suggests, our business is headquartered in Bowen, North Queensland, where we draw on the highly skilled rail and resources sector expertise that resides in our region.
We are growing and we have two new Apprenticeships on offer commencing in January 2025 to join our Operations team.
Start your career in the Rail Industry with Bowen Rail Company – learning side-by-side with our qualified Tradespeople on our next-generation locomotives!
About the role:
Our Apprentice Maintainers work closely with key stakeholders to assist in the safe, efficient, and reliable preventative maintenance, presentation, and repair of Bowen Rail Company Rollingstock and associated components and equipment in line with safety management systems, ensuring productivity, performance, safety compliance and culture of the Maintenance function is aligned to the BRC Values.
Why choose an Apprenticeship with us?
- The opportunity to obtain a National Recognised Qualification
- Complete your 4-year Apprenticeship in Engineering or Electrical and obtain permanent employment upon completion of qualification.
Qualifications on offer:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)
Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
- The opportunity of a lifetime to join a newly established rail business in Queensland and experience working in the rail industry with a company that invests in you and your career development.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are willing to learn and embrace new skills.
- Work safely and responsibly.
- Interact with others respectfully and collaboratively.
- Manage self with resilience and with integrity.
- Plan and complete work diligently, and;
- Plan for, and work shift work, and manage fatigue.
Candidates will also be required to demonstrate that they:
- Hold a current Class C Drivers Licence
- Are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
- Are willing to participate in and undergo relevant pre-employment requirements if invited to do so.
These requirements may include:
- Phone Interview
- Panel Interview
- Site Visit
- Psychometric Testing
- Functional/Health Assessment including Cat 2 Rail Medical, Drug and Alcohol testing, and
- Reference checks.
APPLY NOW and submit your application to our careers site.
Applications close: 31st May 2024
Bowen Rail Company is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, and we actively encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people of all backgrounds and ages to apply.
