Rail Operator - Hands-On Shunting & Career Growth

KiwiRail Freight; Dunedin; Presencial; NZD 41.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

5 weeks annual leave

Uniform provided

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Healthcare refunds

Rail travel discounts

Overtime pay

Descripción de la vacante

KiwiRail Freight in Dunedin is seeking hands-on workers for freight yard roles. You will perform shunting, connect/disconnect wagons, guide drivers, and position wagons into customer sidings while maintaining safety standards in all weather conditions.

No rail experience? Training will be provided, with clear progression and ongoing support to build a long-term career in New Zealand's rail freight network.

Formación

• Performing shunting operations, including connecting and disconnecting wagons.
• Guiding train drivers during wagon movements and coupling activities.
• Positioning wagons into customer sidings.
• Conducting safety-critical checks to ensure trains are fit for departure.
• Working closely with a small team and communicating clearly via radio.
• Safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsabilidades

• Performing shunting operations, including connecting and disconnecting wagons.
• Guiding train drivers during wagon movements and coupling activities.
• Positioning wagons into customer sidings.
• Conducting safety-critical checks to ensure trains are fit for departure.
• Working closely with a small team and communicating clearly via radio throughout your shift.

Conocimientos

Safety mindset

Manual handling

Teamwork

Radio communication

Descripción del empleo

KiwiRail Freight in Dunedin is seeking hands-on workers for freight yard roles. You will perform shunting, connect/disconnect wagons, guide drivers, and position wagons into customer sidings while maintaining safety standards in all weather conditions.

No rail experience? Training will be provided, with clear progression and ongoing support to build a long-term career in New Zealand's rail freight network.