Plant Fitters/Fitter Operator Group

September 4, 2024

KiwiRail

Greymouth

FULL TIME & OTHER

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plant Fitter to join our team on the West Coast. This role is integral to ensuring the reliable operation maintenance and compliance of our Kiwirail Hi-rail vehicle fleet, Contractors Equipment plus Kiwirail owned Plant and Equipment across the West Coast.

This role requires a minimum qualification of Trade certificate / Mechanical Engineer Level 4.

Based in Greymouth
Rate starting of $38.63- $44.01 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Full time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, plus overtime when required

Reporting to the Mechanisation Supervisor Southern and with the full support of our Technical Lead you will be responsible for the service and maintenance plus compliance of all of our West Coast based equipment.

Your home base will be Greymouth and you will be predominately covering the West Coast area. Cass to Greymouth / Hokitika to Ngakawau and all areas in-between.

There will be a requirement to support the Track Machine Group from time-to-time. This group services the rail network across the country. When supporting the Track Machine Group, you will work away from home for a period of 10 days (Tuesday to Thursday). An allowance is paid for nights away.

What you’ll do:

Maintenance and repairs plus compliance of a variety of small plant, Hi-rail vehicles, Turntables, and generators. Contractors' equipment compliance.
Occasionally provide support with the repair and maintenance of track machines, Tampers / Regulators Stabiliser and operating the machine when required
Conduct maintenance checks and repairs on site and in remote locations
Ensure the productivity of the machine group is set out as per the Rail operating code
Improve the reliability and availability of the plant and fleet

What you’ll need:

A relevant Trade certificate or Level 4 - Mechanical Engineering qualification. Mechanic, Hydraulic Technician, Fitter.
Prior experience in a mechanical environment - preferably in a heavy or automobile industry
Experience in machine upgrades, or heavy equipment, wagons, or ship
Ability to analyse and interpret hydraulic & pneumatic control circuit diagrams, low voltage electrical control circuit diagrams, fault finding, develop alternate methods
Good knowledge of relevant engineering specifications, standards, sound engineering practices
Experience in reading shop drawings, plans and machine manuals
Self-directed unsupervised site work and use of initiative
Experience with Welding and hot works
Competent with MS Office suite
Be committed to supporting a team environment
Possession of current, Full NZ Class 1 Drivers licence (Class 2 is desirable)

What you’ll get:

A competitive starting rate of $38.63 - $44.01 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Night/accommodation allowance, laundry allowance and tool allowance in addition to your hourly rate
Kiwi Rail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us. The more experience in the yard you gain the more opportunities open to you with pay and job progression opportunities. (Your training is universally recognised)
Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust scheme
4 weeks annual leave

About Kiwi Rail:
Kiwi Rail 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.

Kiwi Rail 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, Kiwi Rail 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?

Applications Close: 4th October 2024 unless filled sooner

Due to Immigration Regulations, we are currently only accepting applications from candidates residing within New Zealand as New Zealand Residents or Citizens for this role!

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available