Trainee Rail Operator

KiwiRail; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; Sur place; NZD 42 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4 weeks annual leave

Uniform provided

Extensive training

Nationally recognised qualifications

Career progression

Résumé du poste

KiwiRail is hiring Rail Operators to work in Christchurch. No rail experience is required as comprehensive training, support, and development are provided to build a long-term career in our freight yards.

You will operate across our yards in all weather, performing shunting, guiding drivers, and safety checks to keep freight moving safely and efficiently. We value teamwork, clear radio communication, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• No rail experience? Training will be provided.
• Role requires physical fitness and working outdoors in all weather.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsabilités

• Perform shunting operations, including connecting and disconnecting wagons.
• Guide train drivers during wagon movements and coupling activities.
• Position wagons into customer sidings.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure trains are fit for departure.
• Work with a small team and communicate via radio during shifts.
• Put safety and teamwork at the center of all tasks.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and respect local communities.
• Maintain physical fitness for outdoor, manual work on uneven ground.

Connaissances

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Radio communication

Manual labor

Description du poste

Check out what it's like to work as a Rail Operator at KiwiRail - click here it's time to join us!

• Located in Christchurch
• Training rate starting at $30.42 per hour rising once qualified to $33.24
• Shift work with in advance planned rosters to allow work-life balance
• Excellent investment in training with career progression opportunities

At KiwiRail, your growth matters. We're looking for people with the right attitude, a strong safety mindset, and a willingness to learn. No rail experience? That's okay. We'll provide the training, support, and development needed to help you build a long-term career with us. In this hands-on, physical role, you'll work across our freight rail yards in all weather conditions and play a vital role in keeping New Zealand's freight moving safely and efficiently.

• 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
• Safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
• A customer-focused approach and respect for local communities
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual work outdoors, including walking on uneven ground
• Previous shift work experience is advantageous
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and looking out for the wellbeing of yourself and your team
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• Time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Uniform provided
• Extensive training, ongoing support, and nationally recognised qualifications
• Clear pathways for career progression and increased earnings as you gain experience

KiwiRail is a sustainable transport services and infrastructure provider, operating a rail freight, ferry, property and tourism business commercially. In addition, we are the steward of the national rail network, operating an infrastructure business for all rail network users. KiwiRail is a State-Owned Enterprise.

We’re part of New Zealand’s history and part of its future. For more than 150 years, rail in New Zealand has connected communities, delivered goods and people around the country and showcased our spectacular scenery to the world.

KiwiRail is a national employer committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve across New Zealand.

KiwiRail is a sustainable transport services and infrastructure provider, operating a rail freight, ferry, property and tourism business commercially. In addition, we are the steward of the national rail network, operating an infrastructure business for all rail network users. KiwiRail is a State-Owned Enterprise.

We’re part of New Zealand’s history and part of its future. For more than 150 years, rail in New Zealand has connected communities, delivered goods and people around the country and showcased our spectacular scenery to the world.

KiwiRail is a national employer committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve across New Zealand.