Container Terminal Operator

Req ID: 11142**We are looking for a committed person to start their Rail Career in this role and become part of our One Winning Team**
- Located in Invercargill.
- Excellent learning opportunity with career progression opportunities.
- Advanced planned rosters to allow work-life balance.
- $27.81 per hour starting rate and moving to $32.50 on completion of training (approx. 2 years’ timeline & competency based).

**What you’ll do**
You are provided with the chance to undertake a range of introductory training and development with our trainers on site to learn the skillset for the role and adapt a Zero Harm mindset which will enable you to a career in Container Terminal Operations. We will train you to safely operate our hoists and enable you to work in the full Container Terminal Operator capacity.
- Conducting checks on containers/wagons to ensure twist locks and pins are in place, freight is contained, and setups completed.
- Conducting ground and yard checks, complete forms and paperwork and comply with operating safety rules.
- Undergo training to achieve certification to operate heavy machinery.

This role is based on a rotating roster operating an early and late shift between 6:30am - 4:30pm (Monday to Friday with some overtime and public holiday work), so flexibility is your key to success.

**What you’ll need**
- Class 1 **Full **Licence (essential)
- To be a team player who can work well with others and become part of our “One Winning Team”.
- NCEA Level 1 in Maths and English.
- An interest in the freight and logistics industry.
- An interest in Zero Harm and working safely.
- To be physically fit and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather.
- Ability to communicate both in written and oral English language.
- Basic computer skills.

We are excited to hear from you if you are looking for a career path and an opportunity to grow - full training and development provided If you hold a class 2 or forklift licence already - that’s great, if you don’t - that’s great too. We are more than anything after the right person to join our team.

**What you’ll get**
- A competitive hourly rate of $27.81 + attractive rate for overtime.
- 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 to you with pay increases and with job progression opportunities. Your training is universally recognised.
- Discounted travel, health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust.
- 4 weeks annual leave increasing to 5 weeks after 7 years’ service.

**We’re going places. Are you?**

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