Tradesperson / Trades Assistant -locomotive

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time
Date: 20-Mar-2023- Location: Wellington, KiwiRail Ltd, NZ, 6011- Business unit: Rail Operations- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Experienced
NEW YEAR NEW JOB? NEW YOU? We are looking for a committed person to start their Rail Career in this role and become part of our One Winning Team-
Join a friendly and supportive team
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Wellington Based-
Busy and challenging role
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24/7 Rotating Shift Includes Penal Rates

The opportunity we have:


Within your new role you will work as part of our diverse team of mechanical engineers in Wellington, with individuals experience in the rail industry ranging from 1 year to 40 years.

Your new team forms part of our Rolling Stock Asset Services Group and the wider KiwiRail Whanau.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Servicing & Maintenance of Kiwirail rolling Stock
  • Operations
  • Records Management & Policy Responsibility
  • Health and Safety

What skills are we looking for:

  • You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly enthusiastic and enjoy a role that includes following procedures, instructions and problem solving
  • Ability to identify and rectify faults
  • Prior experience in a heavy engineering, mechanical or automotive industry fields would be seen as an advantage but not essential
  • Willing to learn & available to work flexible hours as required due to the nature of the role
  • Have a full, clean Class 1 NZ driver's licence. (Forklift and F endorsement desirable)
  • High level of physical fitness and be health and safety focused

Your Benefits:

  • A competitive hourly rate of depending on experience ($26.24 $29.98) time and a half Saturdays & double time Sundays
  • Extensive support and ongoing training
  • KiwiRail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us. The more experience in the yard you gain the more opportunities open up to you with pay and job progression opportunities. Your training is universally recognised
  • Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust scheme
  • 4 weeks annual leave + 1 week shift leave

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 life's a journey, KiwiRail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it.

Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture - where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life.

We're going places. Are you?

Applicants with an automotive pre-trade/entry level course would be advantageous.

All applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

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