Maintenance Fitter or mechanically minded person

• Claymark employs over 650 people across six sites and is New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and exporter of premium pine products, sourced from sustainably managed Radiata Pine forests.
• About the Role:
• You’ll be part of a maintenance team supporting a busy, production‑focused workshop team, ensuring plant and equipment remain reliable and available to support daily production requirements.
• Typical duties include:
• Responding to breakdowns and keeping production losses to a minimum
• Mechanical fault‑finding and repairs on Maintenance equipment
• Workshop‑based fabrication, machining and welding
• Planned preventative maintenance and PM checks
• Working safely at all times and following Claymark’s health and safety systems strictly
• Hours of work
• This is a shift-work position, working a rotating 4 days on / 4 days off roster.

Shifts are 12 hours long, with the rotation consisting of

• 4 nights on
• 4 days off
• 4 days on
• 4 days off
• There is no on-call roster.
• Person Specifications:
• We're looking for a practical, safety-focused Maintenance Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and being part of a reliable team that takes pride in keeping production running.

You’ll bring

Fitter / Turner experience (engineering qualification preferred but not essential)

Strong mechanical and machining skills

Ability to think clearly under pressure and prioritise breakdown work

A genuine commitment to health and safety — no shortcuts

A practical, “get stuck in” approach, with the ability to stay organised and manage your workload effectively

* The ability to work well in a close team

Experience in sawmills or similar heavy manufacturing environments is an advantage, but transferable skills are welcome.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.  If you have any questions, please call Darryn Cosgrave on +6427 241 3367

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter on Seek.