Trainee Signal Technician Hamilton | Pukekohe

KiwiRail Freight; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trainee Signal Technician in Hamilton. This role involves maintaining and repairing signalling assets, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Applicants should have electrical registration and a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Access to discounted travel

Health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Fully paid training

Study Grants for employees

Retail and Service discounts

Qualifications

• Keen to undertake further training and develop a career.
• Ability to attend to emergency failures after hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of all signalling assets.
• Maintenance, installation, restoration, and repair of signalling.

Skills

Signals experience

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

New Zealand Electrical Registration

Tools

Industrial electrical background

Job description

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Title: Trainee Signal Technician Hamilton | Pukekohe

Te mea angitu kei a tatou: The opportunity we have

Our Network Services team is responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings. KiwiRail's network is vast and complex, representing the challenging geographic features within the natural New Zealand landscape - we need experts with specialised skills to keep us in front.

We are looking for a Signals Technician to join the team. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective, reliable, and efficient operation of all signalling assets. This includes maintenance, installation, restoration, and repair under the supervision of the Leading Hand Signals Technician. With multiple signalled crossings on our network, this role is challenging, fast-paced, and in an environment where using initiative and problem-solving is celebrated.

This is a great development opportunity where you will receive excellent on-the-job training alongside our current Signals teams who are keen to pass on their skills and knowledge.

• Signals experience
• New Zealand Electrical Registration as an electrician
• Industrial electrical background/Mechanical aptitude is preferable
• Keen to undertake further training and develop a career with KiwiRail
• Proven team player
• The ability to attend to emergency failures after hours and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Class 1 driving license with a requirement to gain Class 2 status
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Competitive remuneration and excellent penal rates
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance, and holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
• Career progression opportunities and long-term employment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Fully paid training including Apprenticeships, Leadership, Technical, Rail Operating Licences
• Study Grants for employees and Scholarships for children of employees
• Retail and Service discounts

About KiwiRail:

KiwiRail is shaping New Zealand for good, delivering significant economic, social, and environmental benefits. By moving more freight onto rail, we are reducing carbon emissions and road maintenance costs, easing congestion in cities, and making roads safer. Our purpose, ‘Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand,’ reflects our commitment to connect with our customers, communities, and each other for the country's benefit.

Our people are our greatest asset. KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

If you’re ready to go places, we’re ready when you are.

Applications close Thursday, 29th of May 2025.