Trainee Locomotive Engineer

Based in: Whareroa Pay: $30.42 per hour while training, progressing to $52.51 per hour once qualified Everyday our Freight Locomotive Engineers (Train Drivers) move New Zealand's goods safely and efficiently throughout the country, removing over 1 million truck movements from our roads. If you want to join a great team driving our Freight Trains, then this is your opportunity. You will hold the overall responsibility for the safe operation of the locomotive, and the delivery of rail freight between terminals to meet our customer needs. Managing and operating the locomotive safely and efficiently to ensure operating procedures are followed at all times. You'll inspect trains and perform examination tests to ensure all equipment and loads meet the requirements for the journey.As well as operational responsibilities you will manage all required documentation to ensure possession of correct work-orders, relevant bulletins and dangerous goods documentation are correct and up to date to reflect your journey. Full,clean NZClass 1 Driver's Licence You'll be customer focused, comfortable with following robust rules and instructions as we operate to achieve a high safety policy and be able to retain detailed information to a high level Flexible to work nights, weekends, and public holidays over a 24/7 pre-planned roster Can adapt to a changing environment within a safety critical setting Able to meet industry medical standards, including drug testing and satisfactory security checks Computer skills and confidence with documentation is essential Clear and respectful communication, both independently and in a team Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you At KiwiRail, you gain more than a job you build a career 5 weeks annual leave An exceptional, end‑to‑end training programme that sets you up for success, with hands‑on learning, continuous development and license recertification\ Discounted travel on Scenic trains and Interislander Discounted Southern Cross health insurance Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare benefits All PPE and training provided Recruitment Process Application Initial screening Psychometric testing Interview Pre-employment Checks Offer Applications close: Friday 28th August (unless filled sooner) #J-18808-Ljbffr