Rail Operator

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounted travel benefits

Full paid training and development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Transdev Wellington is seeking motivated individuals with a strong safety focus to join the rail yard team. This hands-on role involves moving, inspecting, and preparing trains for service, supporting both EMU and KiwiRail locomotive services.

You’ll work outdoors in a safety-critical environment and be part of a dedicated team dedicated to keeping Wellington’s rail network running safely. You’ll be trained comprehensively, with a starting rate of $32.62 per hour and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to safety and doing the job right every time.
• Reliable, hardworking and takes pride in their work.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly with others.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in a rail yard.
• Holds a full New Zealand driver’s licence and has own transport.

Responsibilities

• Coupling and uncoupling trains and carriages in the yard.
• Brake testing and shunting operations.
• Preparing trains for service.
• Following Rail Operating Code and Rules requirements.
• Working safely in a safety-critical rail environment.
• Supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the rail network.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical fitness

NZ driver’s licence

Job description

Transdev Wellington is looking for reliable, motivated people with a strong safety focus to join our team. This is a hands on role where you'll work in the rail yard, helping ensure trains and carriages are moved, inspected, and prepared safely for service. You'll support both Transdev EMU operations and KiwiRail locomotive services.

What you'll be doing

• Coupling and uncoupling trains and carriages
• Brake testing and shunting operations
• Preparing trains for service
• Following Rail Operating Code and Rules requirements
• Working safely in a safety-critical rail environment
• Supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the rail network

To be successful, you will be someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to safety and doing the job right every time
• Is reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in their work
• Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly with others
• Is physically fit and confident working in a physically demanding outdoor environment
• Holds a full New Zealand driver's licence and has their own transport

At Transdev Wellington, our Rail Operators are a vital part of our operation. We'll support you to build your skills, confidence, and knowledge so you can make good decisions and work safely every day.

This role offers:

• Starting rate of $32.62 per hour, with overtime rates
• Employee discounted travel benefits
• Full paid training and development
• The opportunity to work in a unique rail environment
• A supportive team culture
• The chance to play a key role in keeping Wellington's rail network running safely and efficiently

If you enjoy working outdoors, value teamwork, and take safety seriously, we'd love to hear from you.