Rail Operator
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Job Summary
Check out what its like to work as a Rail Operator at KiwiRail - click hereits time to join us!
- Located in Christchurch
- Training rate starting at $29.68 per hour rising once qualified to $32.43
- Shift work with in advance planned rosters to allow work-life balance
- Excellent investment in training with career progression opportunities
- Position Description
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About the role:
At KiwiRail your growth matters. We invest in your training from day one and continue to support your development so you can build the confidence and capability to make safe informed decisions in our safetycritical environment.
- Handson physical outdoor role working across our freight rail yards in all weather conditions
- Safety and teamwork are essential
- Perform shunting operation duties - connecting and disconnecting wagons guiding train drivers during wagon coupling and positioning wagons into customer sidings
- Essential in conducting important safety checks to ensure every train is in a fit state for departure
- Work closely with a small team and communicate via radio throughout your shift so being clear calm and confident in your communication is a must
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:
- A customer-focused approach and respect for local communities
- Physical fitness for manual work in outdoor conditions and ability to handle a reasonable amount of walking at times on unstable ground
- Working on a 24/7 rotating roster so previous experience working shifts is advantageous
- Health & Safety is critical in our organisation so you will need to have a strong safety focus and genuinely always care about the well-being of your team and yourself
- Teamwork is second nature to you and you can easily c
Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- Time and a half Saturdays & double time Sundays
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Uniform extensive support and ongoing training provided
- 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 increases and with job progression opportunities. Your training is universally recognised.
- Access to NZR Welfare trust healthcare refunds for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on Interislander & Great Journeys scenic trains
Apply now by clicking the link to apply with your CV. For KiwiRail employees please use your internal profile and KiwiRail email address.
Applications close: Wednesday 15th April unless filled sooner
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Of KiwiRail's four core values, 'Care and Protect' is the one our people live and breathe by. It is why our Zero Harm vision is to become the leading health and ...
