Rail Operator

KiwiRail Ltd

Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand
Training rate starting at $29.68 ph rising to $32....
On-site
Physically challenging role
Heavy manual handling
Strong safety focus
This role involves performing shunting duties, linking and unlinking wagons, directing train drivers, and placing wagons into customer sidings

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing shunting duties, linking and unlinking wagons, directing train drivers, and placing wagons into customer sidings.
  • KiwiRail will invest in your initial and ongoing training to build competencies and confidence to make the right decisions and work safely.
  • Benefits include time and a half on Saturdays, double time on Sundays, 5 weeks annual leave, and access to a Staff Welfare Trust.

Matching Summary

This role involves performing shunting duties, linking and unlinking wagons, directing train drivers, and placing wagons into customer sidings.

Salary

Training rate starting at $29.68 per hour rising to $32.48 once qualified; Time and a half Saturdays & double time Sundays; 5 weeks annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • physically challenging role
  • heavy manual handling
  • strong safety focus
  • clear communication skills
  • team player
  • working outdoors

Nice-to-have

  • career progression opportunities
  • work-life balance
  • experience working shifts
  • experience working outdoors

Key Requirements

  • Full NZ Drivers Licence
  • own transport
  • New Zealand Residents or Citizens

Work Rights

New Zealand Residents or Citizens

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