About this role
<p><img src="https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/assets/Careers/Photos/Seek-Aug23_900x321-a.jpg?vid=6"></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Based in Napier</li> <li>Opportunity to progress your career</li> <li>24/7 rotation roster – previous experience working shifts is advantageous</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/assets/Careers/Ebony/Operations/Remote-Control-Operator.pdf?vid=6"><strong>Position Description</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role</strong></p> <p>As a Remote Control Operator (RCO), your primary responsibility will be to shunt trains and move wagons to and from customer sidings. You may at times also be required to act as Rail Operator. You will remain alert and vigilant to carry out the role in a safe and timely manner in accordance with rail operating procedures. When carrying out train inspection duties, you will ensure that all vehicles comprising the train are in a fit state to commence the journey and meet all health, safety, and rail operating requirements.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>2 – 4 years’ experience as a Rail Operator or certification as a Remote Control Operator</li> <li>A strong commitment to health and safety principles</li> <li>The ability to work calmly and remain vigilant in busy rail settings</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills and a customer-focused attitude</li> <li>The confidence to support and coach team members when required</li> <li>Proven leadership and mentoring aptitude</li> <li>Drive and determination to delivery results</li> <li>Full, clean NZ Driver’s license</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Step up into a key operational role</li> <li>Ongoing training and development to support your role and career progression</li> <li>Opportunities to build a long-term career within KiwiRail</li> <li>Career progression</li> <li>The chance to contribute to a safer and more sustainable transport network for New Zealand</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Applications Close: Wednesday 29th July</strong></p> <p>Apply online with your CV and cover letter. KiwiRail employees apply using your internal profile and email address.</p>