Lift Installation / Mechanical Technician

• Ready to take your mechanical skills to the next level?
• Next Level Engineering is looking for two Lift Installation / Mechanical Technicians to join their growing Auckland team.
• The Role
• This is a full-time, permanent position with work throughout the Auckland region plus occasional projects outside of Auckland.

Your work will include

Removing and decommissioning of old lifts/elevators

Installing new lifts/elevators

Major mechanical repairs and fault finding

Working with motors, traction systems, hydraulics and mechanical components

Some minor electrical work

Working safely as part of a close-knit team

Guaranteed 42.5 Hours per week. Hours of work are generally Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm. You will also need to be flexible depending upon the needs of the business. Premium rates are paid for overtime.

Pay rates - Your skills and experience will determine where you sit within the pay range.

Approximately $35/hour – great attitude and mechanical ability with limited experience

Early $40s/hour – experienced and capable mechanical tradespeople

Up to $50/hour – highly experienced elevator/lift engineers who can hit the ground running

There is also the potential to move into a leadership role, with a company vehicle available for the right person as the business grows.

What we are looking for

Don't rule yourself out because you haven't worked on elevators before. Next Level Engineering is interested in people with strong mechanical ability and a willingness to learn.

Relevant backgrounds could include

• Vehicle mechanics
• Diesel mechanics
• Mechanical fitters
• Maintenance engineers
• People experienced with hydraulics, motors, automation or heavy machinery
• Hands-on mechanical people with a genuine interest in how things work
• Experience with rigging, electrical work or relevant safety qualifications would be a distinct advantage.
• Technical skills are important, but attitude and personality matter just as much.

We're looking for someone who is

Reliable, hardworking and hands-on

Physically fit and comfortable lifting 25–30kg+

A good communicator who is professional around customers and other trades

Happy working as part of a team

Keen to learn and develop new skills

Comfortable taking direction and feedback

Flexible when the job requires it

Someone who enjoys being part of a dynamic, social and supportive team

You'll need a Full Class 1 driver's licence and the right to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Why join Next Level Engineering?

This isn't a huge corporate operation where you're just another number. Next Level Engineering is a small team that genuinely looks after each other.

You'll get

A supportive, family-like team environment

A social and collaborative workplace

Genuine long term career growth opportunities

The opportunity to develop specialist lift/elevator engineering skills

A social club with company-matched employee contributions

Interesting work across a variety of sites and projects

* The opportunity to build a long-term, secure career in a specialised trade

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Apply today!

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