Carpenter/Shop Fitter

• Learn, grow and be valued for your contribution
• Be competitively remunerated and receive an additional two days’ paid leave per year to enhance your wellbeing
• Join a national market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance

Want to get your career on track, working locally with a rollingstock solutions success story? Join us and experience the Rail First difference.

Who we are

We’re proud to be Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of rail wagons and the country’s number-one provider of rolling stock solutions for the rail industry. But what we’re most proud of are our people and what they bring to the Rail First team every day.

What you’ll do

As our Carpenter/Shop Fitter you will be responsible for:

• Manufacture, dismantling, repairing, refurbishing and maintaining interiors and exteriors of passenger rail carriages
• Assembling components and manufactured products
• Working to drawings, specifications and appropriate Australian Industry Safety Standards

What you’ll bring

You will be a qualified and experienced tradesperson who has demonstrated experience in cabinet making, carpentry and/or shop fitting in the building industry. 

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol screening.

You’ll live and breathe our core values of Safety, Trust, Achievement and Care and thrive on being part of our team-based culture where your voice is always heard and your contribution matters.

Why join Rail First?  

Whatever your role at Rail First, we will support you to develop, grow and contribute to our Australian success story.  Here are some other things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We’re a proudly Australian, well-established small business. From humble beginnings, we’re now Australia’s market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance.
• We’re built to grow, and we champion your upskilling and career progression, as well as collective growth for our team.
• We prioritise your health and wellbeing with additional leave, training and access to mental health and wellbeing resources through Intellect.
• We value the diversity and experience of our people and constantly strive to champion a safe and inclusive workplace culture.

Ready to get your career on track?

Visit our website to find out more about us.  To apply for the role, please submit your resume and cover letter online.