Maintenance Engineer (Fixed Term)

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Port in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Fixed Term) to oversee reliable crane and plant upkeep, reporting to Technical Operations and guided by Foreman and Level 3s.

You’ll perform scheduled maintenance, fault-finding and repairs, support preventative programmes, and work with internal teams and external contractors to minimise downtime.

The role emphasises safe practices, teamwork, and ongoing improvements to equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant maintenance engineering, mechanical, or electrical trade experience.
• Practical fault-finding, troubleshooting and equipment repair capability.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices and hazard awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and day-to-day maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Fault find, troubleshoot and repair cranes and other plant and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Contribute to preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Participate in after-hours call-out roster when required.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with Fleet Services, internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Prioritisation

Communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Education

Mechanical/Electrical trade experience

Engineering qualification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Reporting within the Fleet Services structure to the Technical Operations Manager and taking day-to-day direction from the Foreman and Level 3s, you’ll contribute to the maintenance and reliability of cranes and other plant and equipment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing scheduled and day-to-day maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and repairing cranes and other plant and equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime and operational disruption.
• Contributing to preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Supporting improvements in equipment reliability, availability and maintenance efficiency.
• Participating in the call-out roster to provide after-hours technical support when required.
• Sharing your technical knowledge and providing guidance to other team members where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with Fleet Services colleagues, internal teams and external contractors.

These responsibilities reflect the role’s focus on reliable equipment performance, responsive breakdown support, effective teamwork and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Relevant maintenance engineering, mechanical, or electrical trade experience.
• Practical fault-finding, troubleshooting and equipment repair capability.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices, hazard awareness and the appropriate use of safety equipment.
• The ability to organise and prioritise work in response to changing operational needs.
• Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to completing maintenance work to a high standard.
• A willingness to share knowledge and contribute to team capability.
• An interest in improving maintenance processes, equipment performance and service quality.

Why Napier Port?

When you join Napier Port, you’re joining a team that values its people and their contribution. You’ll work in an environment where safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and reliable service are central to the way we operate.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026

You must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Maintenance Engineer (Fixed Term) Napier - Hawkes Bay