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Trainee Locomotive Engineer - Wellington

Trainee Locomotive Engineer - Wellington

KiwiRail FreightWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
18 hours ago
Job description

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.

Responsibilities

  • Hold overall responsibility for the safe operation of the locomotive and delivery of rail freight between terminals.
  • Manage and operate the locomotive safely and efficiently to ensure operating procedures are followed at all times.
  • Inspect trains and perform examination tests to ensure all equipment and loads meet journey requirements.
  • Manage documentation to ensure possession of correct work-orders, relevant bulletins and dangerous goods documentation are correct and up to date.

Qualifications

  • Full, clean Class 1 Driver's Licence.
  • Customer focused, comfortable with following robust rules and instructions, maintaining a high safety policy and retaining detailed information.
  • Availability to work nights, weekends and public holidays on a 24 / 7 pre‑planned roster.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment within a safety‑critical setting.
  • Meet industry medical standards, including drug testing and satisfactory security checks.
  • Computer skills and confidence with documentation.
  • Clear and respectful communication, both independently and in a team.
  • Benefits

  • 5 weeks annual leave.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Comprehensive training provided, with ongoing development and licence recertification.
  • Access to NZR welfare holiday homes and refunds for you and your family’s day‑to‑day healthcare.
  • Exclusive travel privileges on Interislander and Scenic trains.
  • Recruitment Process

  • Application
  • Initial screening
  • Psychometric testing
  • Interview
  • Formal job offer
  • How to Apply

  • Apply with your CV.
  • Be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities, backgrounds, and communities.

    Applications close on Monday 17th November, unless filled sooner.

    Please note : all successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment medical, drug screen and a criminal conviction check.

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