Mechanical Apprentice

Are you mechanically minded and eager to kickstart a long-term career in industrial maintenance? Join our dedicated team at the Asphalt Plant as a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor you.

About the role Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for a range of maintenance tasks. This is a full-time permanent apprenticeship opportunity. You will be working Monday-Friday from 6am for a minimum of 40 hours per week, and on occasion, you will be on call for evenings/weekends.

Fix and maintain pumps, motors, sprockets, and conveyor beltsOperate and maintain the plant, including mixing asphalt and operating loadersFollow maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, and annual)Ensure general plant cleanlinessLearn the mechanical workings of the plant and assist with general operations What you'll bring to the role Mechanically minded with a strong work ethicSelf-starter, proactive, and problem-solving skillsWillingness to learn and grow with upskilling and training opportunitiesIdeally holds WTR and forklift endorsementsFlexible with working hours and available for on-call duties If you're keen on a long-term career and ready to learn from the best, apply today to join our team and start your journey.

About us Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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