Come and Join Our Rollingstock Team at Mackay Sugar

2026 Crushing Season Vacancies

About the role

Seasonal employment opportunities have become available for the 2026 cane crushing season at Mackay Sugar. The season is expected to run from early June 2026, until December 2026.

Mackay Sugar is particularly eager to receive applications from people who have a passion for the Sugar Industry and have a strong desire to see the local industry thrive.

Rollingstock Positions

• General Mill Worker

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor – Locomotives, you’ll play a key role in supporting trade and non-trade personnel within the Rolling Stock team. You’ll contribute to meeting safety, quality, and productivity targets while thriving in a continuous improvement environment driven by clear systems, processes, and discipline. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential to your success.

Job Requirements:

• Manual Driver's License
• Forklift (LF) (Highly regarded)
• Dogger (DG) (High regarded)
• Working At Heights certificate (highly regarded)
• Previous Roles in the Rail Industry
• Previous Roles working in similar position as a T.A./Service Person on Mobile Plant

Summary of Position:

Assist in the Repair/Maintain of Mackay Sugars Diesel Hydraulic Fleet of Locomotives

• Maintain high levels of safety
• Pass fitness for work testing
• Assist trades & non trades people with Rollingstock Maintenance
• Complete Work Orders & documentation up to the standard required and set out by the supervisor
• Topping up oil, grease, and coolant tanks
• Cleaning & maintain workshops
• Operating high pressure gurneys to clean Rollingstock
• Disposing of waste oil & rubbish in accordance with site requirements
• Manage Service kits
• Isolation & Tagging
• Work at heights
• Willingness to work rotating shift work including weekends & overtime as required
• Ability to work in hot/humid environments

Mackay Sugar Benefits

• Home at the end of every shift
• Accumulate annual Leave, other leave associated with the Crushing season & Rostered Days Off – paid out at the end of the Crushing Season
• Training and Development to maintain and expand your skill set
• Access to discounted products and services at more than 500 business through Reward Gateway
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• All Uniforms, Safety Boots, PPE and prescription glasses supplied

About Mackay Sugar

Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years’ experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.

Part of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is on an exciting growth path, with a focus on innovation and sustainable progress. When you join us, you join a global network with endless opportunities for development.

Mackay Sugar Current and Returning Seasonal Employees: Seasonal employees who have been invited to re-join Mackay Sugar for the 2026 crushing season are not required to apply for their previous role.  If you are wishing to change roles, you will need to re-apply for the role you are interested in, if you haven’t already had this discussion with your supervisor.

Applications close at 4pm 10th April 2026.  

Applications will be reviewed and contacted throughout the process.

Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Join us in shaping the future of Sugar Production with your expertise, dedication and commitment to safety and diversity. 

Together We Grow!