Add expected salary to your profile for insightsTe mea angitu kei a tatou: The opportunity we haveOur Network Services team is responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings. KiwiRail's network is vast and complex, representing the challenging geographic features within the natural New Zealand landscape - we need experts with specialised skills to keep us in front.We are on the lookout for a Trainee Signals Technician to join the team. You will be responsible for ensuring effective, reliable, and efficient operations of all signalling assets. This will include maintenance, installation, restoration, and repair under the supervision of the Leading Hand Signals Technician. With multiple signalled crossings on our network this role is challenging, fast paced and in an environment where using initiative and problem solving is celebrated.This is a great development opportunity where you will receive excellent on the job training alongside our current Signals teams who are keen to pass on their skills and knowledge.Signals experienceMust hold New Zealand Electrical Registration as an electrician (EWRB)Industrial electrical background/Mechanical aptitude is preferableKeen to take on further training and develop a career with KiwiRailProven team playerThe ability to attend to emergency failures after hours and to work outside in all weatherClass 1 driving license with a requirement to gain Class 2 status4 weeks annual leaveCompetitive remuneration and excellent penal ratesCommitment to continued learning and developmentAccess to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare TrustCareer progression opportunities and long-term employment.Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Fully paid training including Apprenticeships, Leadership, Technical, Rail Operating LicencesStudy Grants for employees and Scholarships for children of employees.Retail and Service discountsAbout KiwiRail:KiwiRail is shaping New Zealand for good, delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits. Through moving more freight on to rail, we are reducing carbon emissions and road maintenance costs, easing congestion in cities and making roads safer. Our purpose 'Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand' speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government need. Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country.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.Applications close Wednesday 11th of December 2024How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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