Dayshift Port Equipment Mechanic – Straddle Carrier Focus

Poal; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Wellbeing leave

KiwiSaver contribution

Medical insurance

Income protection

Career development

Employee recognition

Onsite gym

Job summary

Port of Auckland is seeking a Dayshift Mechanic to join our Engineering team to maintain the safety, reliability, and performance of critical port equipment. You will install, inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, primarily straddle carriers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You are a trade-qualified mechanic with strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy port environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in heavy mechanical, diesel, automotive, or related field.
• At least seven years’ relevant experience, including apprenticeship.
• Experience with mechanical systems and plant maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and fault-finding on straddle carriers and port equipment.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical systems and plant.
• Diagnose recurring faults and perform root-cause analysis to improve reliability.
• Ensure work complies with technical, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Warehouse, and subcontractors to deliver services.
• Identify improvements in maintenance practices and equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Root cause analysis

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Heavy machinery knowledge

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade certificate in heavy mechanical/diesel/automotive

Job description

Port of Auckland is seeking a Dayshift Mechanic to join our Engineering team to maintain the safety, reliability, and performance of critical port equipment. You will install, inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, primarily straddle carriers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You are a trade-qualified mechanic with strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy port environment.