Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

5 days ago

Tauranga Central, New Zealand True Talent Full time NZ$70,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer ready for a new challenge in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment?

If you're known for excellent people skills and the ability to clearly explain and educate clients, this could be the perfect next step.

Our client is proud of their high-quality workmanship, honesty, integrity, and commitment to staying at the forefront of their industry. Following strong growth, they're now looking for a collaborative, down-to-earth engineer to join the team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract with a January start.

This Tauranga-based company services clients across the Bay of Plenty and Central Waikato.

About the Role

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:


• Supervising and managing maintenance activities


• Project management and planning


• Shutdown planning and oversight


• Applying Reliability-Centred Maintenance techniques (RCA, FMEA)


• Leading preventative and proactive-focused meetings


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives


• Creating and updating maintenance routes


• Reviewing and improving plant inspection tasks


• Ensuring inspections meet guidelines and standards


• Applying theoretical engineering knowledge to practical outcomes


• Reviewing critical site equipment for proper maintenance management


• Maintaining and updating comprehensive parts lists


• Actively supporting and promoting a positive safety culture


• Applying key learnings to enhance safety practices


• Understanding and implementing inspection techniques


• Ensuring knowledge of relevant codes and statutory compliance


• Other tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who brings strong experience and technical capability, including:


• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NZDE) or equivalent

(trade qualifications with significant experience will also be considered)


• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn


• Previous experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment– including rotating equipment and pressure equipment


• Proven problem-solving skills with practical engineering solutions


• Proficiency with computer systems such as SAP, Excel, and Project


• Ability to manage and interpret technical data


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to bring your proven experience into a well-respected organisation, take ownership of meaningful work, and support major industrial clients across the region.

Apply Now

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you.

True Talent Recruitment has been engaged to manage this process on behalf of our client. We work closely with them throughout the recruitment journey.

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