Title:  Mechanical Engineer (Tradesperson) - Auckland

Are you a talented Mechanical Engineer (tradesperson) seeking new opportunities and challenges?

Look no further! We're on the lookout for skilled individuals like you to join our team! 

• Join a friendly and supportive team   
• Auckland Based 
• Busy and challenging role  
• Monday – Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm)
• $27.81- $40.58 per hour *Depending on experience and Mechanical Engineer Level*

What you’ll do:

Working as a Mechanical Engineer Tradesperson, you will be kept busy in our depot with the inspection, servicing and maintenance of our rolling stock fleets, predominantly Wagons, Locomotives and Passenger The primary focus of this role is to carry out the various maintenance checks and repairs as set out in the Maintenance Plan to the standards required in the Mechanical Codes and Instructions, ensuring the assets reliability and availability.   

What you’ll need:

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly enthusiastic and enjoy a role that includes following procedures, fault finding, diagnosing, problem solving and fixing:   

• Mechanical Trade Qualified (NZQA or Equivalent) Level 3, 4 or 5 as, electrical, diesel, fabrication, coach builder, mechanical, pneumatic, automotive mechanic or similar
• Previous exposure to a heavy trade or automobile industry, machine upgrades, or experience working with wagons, locomotives, ships or similar is ideal but not essential
• Ability to evaluate and interpret hydraulic & pneumatic control diagrams, electrical schematics and enjoy fault finding and process improvement
• Knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications and sound engineering practices 
• High level of physical fitness, team spirit and be Health and Safety focused

What you’ll get:

• Support and ongoing training -KiwiRail will support your development if you are willing to expose yourself to the opportunities and you are keen to learn and grow with us
• Full PPE Provided 
• Discounted travel, health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust scheme   
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave 

About 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 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 whānau life.

#We’re going places. Are you?

Applications close: 10th May 2024

Position Description

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!