Plant Fitter/fitter Operator Christchurch

3 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Req ID: 11043**We are looking for a qualified tradesperson (NZQA or Equivalent) at Level 4 or above, to fill a role on a mobile maintenance machine and to become part of our One Winning Team**
- Based in Christchurch
- Rate starting at $34.97- 39.70 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications).
- Full time, permanent.
- Shift Pattern is 10 days on, 4 days off - you'll be required to stay away from home for a 10-day period (Tuesday to the following Thursday).

**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.**

**What you’ll do**

Reporting to the National Plant Manager and with the full support of our Lead Technical Advisor you will support our Track Maintenance Group. You'll be responsible for the maintenance and repair and operation of one of our track maintenance machines, predominantly the RM80 Ballast cleaner, to industry codes and standards, ensuring availability of use. You'll also be required at times to support on other machines in the group.

You'll carry out various maintenance checks and repairs on a travelling machine on site in remote locations across the country which involves working outdoors in all-weather conditions. Your home base will be Christchurch and you'll cover the South Island rail network, however there will be travel to the North Island when required.

You'll be required to stay away from home for a 10-day period (Tuesday to the following Thursday), the shift pattern being 10 days on and 4 days off.

**What you’ll need**

You'll be committed to supporting a team environment and be self-directed to undertake unsupervised repairs and maintenance. You'll also have a commitment to safe working practices and Zero Harm principles.

To be successful in this role you'll have prior experience in a mechanical environment, preferably within heavy industry or the automobile industry. You'll have experience in machine upgrades, or experience in heavy equipment, wagon, ship, or similar environments.

**In addition, you'll have**:

- National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering /Trade qualification (NZQA or Equivalent) at Level 4 or 5.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Relevant experience in labouring or manual work.
- Experience with determining service and repair requirements and in performing maintenance of plant equipment to M9000 code compliance.
- Possession of current, clean NZ Class 1 drivers licence (Class 2 is desirable).
- Experience in fault finding process including low voltage, auto electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to read shop drawings, plans and machine manuals

**What you’ll get**
- A competitive starting rate of $34.97- 39.70 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications).
- Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust.
- Night/accommodation allowance, laundry allowance and tool allowance in addition to your hourly rate.
- 4 / 5 weeks annual leave (5 weeks if shiftwork is involved)
- Penalty rates for overtime worked.
- Generous KiwiSaver contribution.
- Full training is available and presents a great opportunity to advance your skills within KiwiRail.

**Why KiwiRail?**

KiwiRail is shaping New Zealand for good, delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits. Through moving more freight on to 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’ speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government need. Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country.

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