Mechanical Fitter
Job Description
He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.
He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
Join our team at the Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant and play a hands-on role in keeping essential services running for over one million people across Auckland. As an experienced Mechanical Fitter, you'll be part of a supportive team where your expertise in maintenance and problem-solving will make a real difference every day.
This is a great opportunity if you enjoy practical, varied work, take pride in keeping equipment running at its best, and want to contribute to critical infrastructure that supports the community and environment.
In this role, you will
Keep mechanical equipment operating reliably, so the plant can run smoothly
Respond to faults and breakdowns, using your skills to diagnose and fix issues
Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and extend equipment life
Service pumps and complete field-based mechanical maintenance work
Work in a safety-first industrial environment where your wellbeing is a priority
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
You're someone who takes pride in doing a job well and enjoys being part of a close-knit, practical team. You bring strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to working safely.
To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have
- A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship and a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent
- Experience maintaining continuously operating plant, ideally within large-scale liquid or solids processing environments
- Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings
- A strong commitment to health & safety and safe work practices
- Hands-on experience servicing pumps
It would be great if you also bring
- Laser alignment experience
- A Class II driver's licence (or willingness to obtain one)
- Hiab experience
- A full, clean NZ driver's licence is essential.
- Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Generous parental leave
* Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz
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