Trainee Locomotive Engineer — Hands-On Rail Training

KiwiRail Freight; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Career progression

End-to-end training programme

Job summary

KiwiRail Freight in Hamilton is seeking a Freight Locomotive Engineer (Train Driver) to operate trains safely and meet customer needs. You will manage train movements, follow procedures, and handle all required documentation for each journey.

The role requires a Full NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence, strong safety focus, and ability to work a 24/7 roster. On-site work in Te Rapa, Hamilton, with a comprehensive training pathway and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full, clean NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence required.
• Strong focus on safety and procedures.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotive safely and efficiently to meet procedures.
• Deliver rail freight between terminals to satisfy customer needs.
• Inspect trains and perform tests to ensure equipment compliance.
• Maintain correct work-orders, bulletins and dangerous goods documentation.

Skills

NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence

Safety conscious

Documentation skills

Team communication

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

KiwiRail Freight in Hamilton is seeking a Freight Locomotive Engineer (Train Driver) to operate trains safely and meet customer needs. You will manage train movements, follow procedures, and handle all required documentation for each journey.

The role requires a Full NZ Class 1 Driver's Licence, strong safety focus, and ability to work a 24/7 roster. On-site work in Te Rapa, Hamilton, with a comprehensive training pathway and progression opportunities.