Trainee Track Worker

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Date: 10-Mar-2023- Location: Palmerston North, KiwiRail Holdings Ltd, NZ, 4414- Business unit: Rail Operations- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Entry-LevelThis is an entry-level role where you will receive excellent training and support to set you up for a rewarding career in Rail.


  • Palmerston Northbased
  • Full training provided
  • Starting hourly rate $ paid overtime, Monday to Thursday 10 hour shifts, with Sunday work too
  • Lots of out of town travel required generous reimbursement offered
  • Structured career growth plan and salary to match
  • You will need a full driving license to be considered for this role
KiwiRail is New Zealand's national railway, employing talented people in a wide range of business functions. Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of the rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings; that is where you come in

We have several projects to deliver across the country and as a result, have permanent positions available for people to come into an entry position in rail

Your Role:

  • As a member of our maintenance teams, you will work in a team environment carrying out maintenance, repairs, and renewals of the infrastructure asset (the train tracks) in a safe, costeffective, and timely manner
  • This is an outdoor role you will need to be physically fit, willing to work in all weather conditions, and not afraid to get your hands dirty
  • You must also be willing to work shifts we work 24/7 so shift work will be on a rotating roster including, early mornings, nights, weekends, and public holidays

Your Skillset:

  • A Clean NZ Drivers Licence, Class 1 is essential in this role
  • Class 2 (HT Licence) is advantageous, but if not, we can support you in getting one if it's required in your role
  • Ideally, you will have experience in the construction industry or in a heavy labouring environment, using light mechanical hand tools
  • You will be resultsdriven and have the ability to follow safety guidelines
  • A solid level of both verbal and written communication is also important in this role
  • You must also be able to pass a Ministry of Justice check and complete a mandatory medical and drug test to be considered for this role

Your Benefits:

  • Penal rates for weekend and night shifts
  • Full training and support to gain rail qualifications, certificates, and required licenses to set you up for success
  • Job security and a structured career growth pathway
View the full job description here: Trainee Track Worker PD

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