Container Terminal Trainee
KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Loading and unloading containers
- Performing operational checks
- Tracking container movements
What they ask for
No experience required; must be reliable, safety-focused, and motivated to learn; basic computer literacy; ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays; full New Zealand driver's licence; pre-employment checks required.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Title: Container Terminal Trainee
Req ID: 13913
Container Terminal Trainee
- Based at our Auckland Container Terminal
- $30.42 per hour starting rate, increasing as you progress through training
- Permanent full-time opportunity working a rotating 24/7 shift roster
He kōrero mō mātou | About us At KiwiRail, we're proud to connect New Zealand by moving people and freight safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our Auckland Container Terminal plays a critical role in keeping New Zealand's supply chain moving, connecting freight across our rail and road networks. When you join KiwiRail, you're joining a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous development. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to build a long-term career. He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role We're looking for 8 Trainees to join our Auckland Container Terminal team. This is a hands-on opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining the skills, licences, and experience needed to become a qualified Container Terminal Operator. Working in a fast-paced operational environment, you'll learn how freight moves safely and efficiently through one of New Zealand's busiest freight networks. You will:
- Assist with loading, unloading, and moving containers around the terminal
- Carry out operational checks on containers, wagons, vehicles, and equipment to ensure twist locks and pins are in place, freight is contained, and setups completed
- Use computer systems and handheld technology to track container movements
- Work alongside team members, truck drivers, and customers to keep freight moving safely and on schedule
- Gain experience across terminal operations, including container handling, equipment operation, and gatehouse activities
- Learn to operate specialised container handling equipment and machinery through structured training and certification
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | What you'll bring You don't need direct container terminal experience. We're looking for people who are reliable, safety-focused, customer-minded, and motivated to learn. You'll ideally have:
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Confidence learning new systems and technology
- The ability to work a rotating shift roster, including weekends and public holidays
- A Full New Zealand Driver Licence and safe driving record
- A Class 2 licence and/or F endorsement (advantageous)
- Experience in logistics, warehousing, transport, freight, construction, manufacturing, heavy industry, or machinery operation (advantageous)
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
- Time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays
- Additional penal rates for qualifying night shifts
- Structured pay progression as you complete training milestones
- Full training, licensing, and development support
- 4 weeks annual leave
- PPE and uniforms provided
- Long-term career opportunities across KiwiRail
Important Notice Successful applicants will be required to complete criminal history, medical, drug and alcohol, and other pre-employment checks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workforce. Applications close: Tuesday 3rd November unless filled sooner
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