Leading Hand Signals Equipment TechnicianRail & Maritime Transport (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Full timeIf 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 whanau life.Reporting to the Supply Chain Operations Manager, the Leading Hand Signals Equipment Technician of the Signals Relay Repair Centre, is responsible for providing technical leadership and supervision of the team to ensure efficient operation of the Signalling assets. Located in Christchurch, this is a Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 16.00 role. Penal rates will apply to call outs outside of standard working hours.What you'll doProvide overall supervision, training and mentoring of staff.Provide technical information and assistance to the Signals Field staff and Engineering nationwide.Meet the requirements of the Signals Telecommunications Electrical (STE) code including planning, overhaul, maintenance, repairs and renewal work.Carry out work in a timely and cost-effective manner reflecting operational priority.Ensure work is carried out in a way that complies with all KiwiRail quality, safety and engineering standards.What you'll needA minimum of 6-10 years' relevant working experience.Ideally Level 5 Electrical Engineering (advanced trades).Electrical Supervisor certification.Proven people management and leadership experience.What you'll getEnhanced leave options.Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust.A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe.Accelerating your career with continued training and development.Why KiwiRail?Our people are everything. That's why 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 you're ready to go places, we're ready when you are. Don't delay, apply today!Applications close: 24 November 2024 unless filled sooner. #J-18808-Ljbffr