Job Description
Maintainer Wagon Boilermaker
  • 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
  • Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

 

About the role:

The Rail Rollingstock Maintenance team is currently seeking a Maintainer Wagon Boilermaker to join them on a 14 days on, 14 days off, days and nights FIFO roster from Perth to port Hedland. Reporting to the XXX, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications on the Rollingstock fleet, including marking, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining metal materials to OEM specifications. It involves performing wheel set machining, supporting rolling stock recovery operations, and working as part of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and prompt inspections, servicing, and repairs.


Duties:

  • Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as instructed by the workshop Supervisors
  • Perform inspections, servicing and repairs, interpretation and alignment of schedules and plans 
  • Work with specialised metal fabrication/welding/cutting equipment.
  • Carry out the wagon maintenance plan as scheduled
  • Ensure adequate materials and supplies are prepared for carrying out tasks safely and efficiently
  • Input of maintenance data to ensure effective maintenance plans and schedules
  • Respond to rolling stock breakdowns and recovery operations as required
  • in the development of risk assessment, WIN’s and procedures
  • Seek opportunities to improve overall operational performance

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Australian Recognised Trade qualification (Cert III in Engineering Heavy Fabrication or Equivalent)
  • Current drivers licence – C class manual
  • Experience in the maintenance of Wagons and Rail equipment
  • Proficiency in welding, cutting, fabrication, and repair processes
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Port Hedland Facilities

Our Port Hedland accommodation village is designed to make life on site comfortable and convenient. Employees enjoy modern accommodation, quality dining options, fitness facilities and a range of recreational and social activities, all within easy access to local amenities and services. Through our Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation program, we also offer activities and events that help employees and their families stay connected and engaged.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  02/09/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Port Hedland (FIFO)
Apply now
Posting End Date:  02/09/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.