KiwiRail Looking for Locomotive Service Person (ME) – Palmerston North at Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand Full Time

• Join a friendly and supportive team!     
• Palmerston North Based    
• Busy and challenging role    
• Monday – Sunday
• 24/7 Rotating Shift *Includes Penal Rates*
• $26.24 – $38.28 per hour *Depending on experience*  

We currently have opportunities for candidates with trade related experience and/or proven mechanical backgrounds e.g. Fitter, Diesel Mechanic to join our Lower North Island Rolling Stock Servicing team in our Palmerston North depot. These roles are permanent opportunities Monday to Sunday Shift Work.

Working as a Mechanical Engineer in the Servicing team, you will be kept busy in our depot with the inspection, servicing and maintenance of our Locomotive rolling stock fleets. 

The primary focus of this role is to conduct the various Servicing Tasks and repairs as set out in the Servicing Train Plan to the standards required in the Mechanical Codes and Instructions, ensuring the assets reliability and availability.  

These are very hands-on roles, working as part of our diverse team of mechanical engineers at Palmerston North, with individuals experience in the rail industry ranging from 1 year to 40 years.  Our Palmerston North team forms part of our Rolling Stock Asset Services Group and the wider KiwiRail Whanau.

Your Skills:   

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly enthusiastic and enjoy a role that includes following procedures, instructions and problem solving. We have a great team here you’ll be working as part of a supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Ideally hold a trade qualification (not essential, but would be an advantage)
• Exposure to heavy industry (diesel, mechanical, automotive mechanic or similar)
• Mechanical Aptitude (Experience with mechanical systems and devices)
• Have a full, clean Class 1 NZ driver’s licence (Forklift and F endorsement desirable)
• High level of physical fitness, team spirit and be Health and Safety focused
• Effective time management and planning

Your Benefits:    

• Extensive support and ongoing training -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 
• Full PPE Provided  
• Discounted travel, health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust scheme    
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave + 1 Weeks Additional Leave due to Shift Work
• Technology & Stationary Discounts (PB Tech, Samsung, NXP Office Supplies)  
• DIY/ Home Improvements Discount (NZ Safety Blackwoods, Micro Bathrooms, Bay Engineering Supplies, Hirepool, J.A. Russell Ltd)   
• Various Car Rental Discounts (Avis, Hertz, Ezi Rentals)   

About KiwiRail:     

KiwiRail is New Zealand’s national railway, employing around 4,200 talented people in a wide range of business functions.  Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings.     

Our team is like a family; we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.     

KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.     

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.     

#We’re going places. Are you?    

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