Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter

Hamilton, New Zealand

Company
Gallagher
Location
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
About GallagherAt Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.About The RoleWe have one Maintenance Fitter vacancy within our Hamilton Manufacturing team working on the Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. You’ll play a critical role in supporting production teams to meet schedules and delivery commitments.You WillCarry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules Respond to breakdowns and complete timely repairs Identify machine faults and recommend reliability improvements Use our CMMS to record work and maintenance activity Support Lean/5S and continuous improvement initiatives Participate in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and root cause analysis Raise purchase orders and gather quotes for mechanical work Work closely with supervisors, production teams, and external contractors Help maintain a safe, organised, and high-performing work environment About YouYou’re a practical, trade-qualified fitter who enjoys hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You think ahead, solve problems methodically, and take pride in keeping plant and equipment running reliably.Ideally, You’ll BringTechnical certification in Fitting, Diagnostics, Maintenance or related field, Level 4 At least 3 years’ experience as a trade-qualified person in manufacturing Strong mechanical fault-finding capability Experience with Plastics Injection Moulding Machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, or fabrication (desirable) Knowledge of PPS/root cause analysis and Lean principles Ability to work unsupervised with excellent time management Solid IT skills; experience with Excel or SAP is advantageous Strong communication skills and attention to detail Working at Gallagher Joining Gallagher means being part of a global technology leader that invests in its people, its plant, and long-term careers.What We OfferOngoing training and development opportunities Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses Free on-site parking and subsidised café A supportive, safety-first team culture If you take pride in proactive maintenance and enjoy making a real impact on plant performance, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now to join #TeamGallagher!
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As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the adult minimum wage for plumbers in New Zealand is NZ$24.80 per hour effective 1 April 2026. Registered plumbers receive NZ$29.15 per hour under the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Award when working on commercial sites. All hours above 40 per week must be paid at 1.5 times the ordinary rate.
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As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, plumbers are limited to 40 ordinary hours per week with a minimum 11-hour break between shifts. Full-time employees receive four weeks of annual leave after 12 months and 10 days of sick leave after six months. Public holidays are paid if the day falls on a normal working day.
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