Container Terminal Operator

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

**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 Wellington
- Excellent learning opportunity with career progression opportunities
- Shift work with advanced planned rosters to allow work-life balance
- $28.93 per hour starting rate and moving to $30.69 on completion of CTO 1 training (approx. 2 years’ timeline & competency based)

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**
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 a career in Container Terminal Operations. We will train you to safely operate our hoists and work in the full Container Terminal Operator capacity.
- Conduct checks on containers/wagons to ensure twist locks and pins are in place, freight is contained, and setups completed
- Conduct 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 a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week), based on a rotating roster operating 24/7 (Monday to Sunday and including public holidays), so flexibility is your key to success.**

**What you’ll need**
- Class 1 **Full** Licence (essential)
- 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
- Work well in a team following procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English language
- Basic computer skills

**What you’ll get**
- A competitive hourly rate + time and a half Saturdays, double time Sundays and overtime rate
- 4 / 5 weeks annual leave
- Enjoy our Scenic trains and Interislander with discounted travel privileges
- Access to discounted health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust
- KiwiRail Networking Groups
- 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.

**We’re going places. Are you?**

**Applications close**: Tuesday 4th February 2025 unless filled prior



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