Signals Technician (Level 3/4) - Growth & Training

KiwiRail; Napier; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Technical training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

KiwiRail is seeking a Signals Technician Level 3 or 4 in Napier to support safe, reliable signalling assets across our network. You’ll work with experienced signalling professionals and further develop your technical capability and industry knowledge.

The role covers maintenance, installation and testing of signalling equipment, fault finding, drawing interpretation and emergency callouts, with ongoing training and clear pathways for career progression within KiwiRail's signalling teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team-based operational environment.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure standards and safe work practices.
• Completion of the Signals Technician Level 2 training plan or equivalent signalling experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, installation and testing of signalling equipment, track circuits, level crossings and interlocking systems
• Assist with fault finding and restoration activities to ensure signalling assets remain safe and reliable
• Interpret technical drawings, diagrams and engineering documentation
• Participate in emergency callouts, toolbox meetings and a strong safety culture

Skills

Teamwork

Fault finding

Interpret drawings

Safety culture

Education

Signals Technician Level 2 training or equivalent

Tools

Signalling equipment

Job description

KiwiRail is seeking a Signals Technician Level 3 or 4 in Napier to support safe, reliable signalling assets across our network. You’ll work with experienced signalling professionals and further develop your technical capability and industry knowledge.

The role covers maintenance, installation and testing of signalling equipment, fault finding, drawing interpretation and emergency callouts, with ongoing training and clear pathways for career progression within KiwiRail's signalling teams.