Structures Inspector

Date: 18-Jan-2023- Location: Christchurch, KiwiRail Holdings Ltd, NZ, 8024- Business unit: Rail Operations- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Experienced- Join a friendly and supportive team

• Christchurch
• Busy and challenging role

Te whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity

KiwiRail is proud to be the backbone of New Zealand's integrated transport network, as well as one of the country's biggest tourism operators and most significant property owners and developers.

We employ more than 4,000 talented people throughout New Zealand and the safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount, which is why we are dedicated to our goal of Zero Harm.

With our continual challenges to improve our networks and infrastructure we have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and driven Structures Inspector to join the Infrastructure Maintenance team based in Christchurch.

You will have a solid background in civil construction or maintenance at Foreman level with knowledge of bridge maintenance and bridge construction, culverts, tunnels and retaining walls.

knowledge of the inspection process and the ability to interpret and categories anomalies. You might have come from a building or engineering inspection background.

You will get a chance to learn from our experienced Structures Inspectors to gain local knowledge and practical how-to skills for the inspection process.

He aha ngā pukenga e rapu ana tatou:What skills are we looking fo**- Current and Valid Class 1 Drivers license (Class 2 desirable)

• Trade Qualification: either building or inspection
• Proven experience working with timber, concrete, and steel structures
• Willing to attend call back/outs when required along with travel overnight or for extended periods when required
• Comfortable and competent working at heights (Scaffolding knowledge advantageous)
• Must be fit and able, due to the nature of the physical work requirements and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions

Our team is like a family, we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.

If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for?

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and excellent penal rates (if applicable to this role)
• 4 Weeks Annual leave (for Shiftwork roles)
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
• Career progression opportunities and longterm employment.
• Access to the RAISE programme
• Employee Assistance
• Fully paid training including: Apprenticeships, Leadership, Technical, Rail Operating Licences
• Study Grants for employees and Scholarships for children of employees.
• KiwiRail Networking Groups
• Retail and Service discounts

About KiwiRail:

KiwiRail is New Zealand's national railway, employing around 4,200 talented people in a wide range of business functions.

Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings.

Our team is like a family; we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.

If you are ready to make a difference within a progressive organisation that encourages forward thinking and recognises success, then we would like to hear from you.

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