Posted: 27/07/2026
Closing Date: 28/08/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: SA Penfield
Job Category: 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
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Rail Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tradesperson to apply their skills in an industry where reliability, precision and teamwork is essential.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, fault finding and repairs across rail assets, equipment and supporting infrastructure. You will work towards ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and available to support safe and efficient rail services.
Job Description
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the position includes the following responsibilities:
- Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs on locomotives, wagons and associated rail equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or structural faults in line with trade requirements and SCT maintenance standards.
- Complete maintenance records, defect reports and work orders accurately and within required timeframes.
- Work safely in line with rail safety requirements, site procedures, isolation processes and SCT’s safe systems of work.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators and trades to minimise downtime, support reliable rail operations and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and equipment performance.
Essential Licensing, Experience and Requirements:
We welcome applications from qualified tradespeople across all relevant disciplines, including mechanical fitters, electricians, diesel mechanics, heavy vehicle mechanics.
- Relevant Australian-recognised trade qualification.
- Rail maintenance, servicing, fault finding or repair experience, or similar experience in transport, heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or logistics.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, procedures or schematics.
- Clear communication skills, a team-focused approach and availability for shifts, overtime or call-outs as required.
- Strong safety, quality and compliance focus, with knowledge of maintenance management systems and defect reporting.
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 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.
