Description
Summary:
This role involves assisting in the repair and maintenance of machinery components and ensuring the proper running and cleanliness of the engine room.
Highlights:
1. Grow your career with extensive support and ongoing training
2. Be a safety leader within a strong Zero Harm policy
3. Assist in repair and maintenance of machinery components
Position Description
* Grow your career
* Permanent, Wellington based
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
Due to internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Motorman to join our team on a permanent basis. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the repair and maintenance of machinery components in accordance with the Third Officer Engineer’s instructions.
You will:
* Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks
* Check machinery and equipment is running properly as directed by watch keeping officers
* Ensure the engine room is clean
* Prevent, control and fight fires on board
* Operate life-saving appliances and in an emergency carry out duties as assigned by the Third Officer Engineer
Health and Safety is an important part of how KiwiRail operates. You will be a safety leader and will be expected to “walk the safety talk”.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
The successful applicant will have:
* STCW approved watch keeping licence
* Watch rating competence in accordance with STCW111/4 and as required flag administration
* GMDSS
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
* Extensive support, ongoing training and development
* Access to discounted travel, health insurance and holiday houses across New Zealand
* A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
Rā aukati | Applications close:17 May 2026