Maintenance Fitter

Gallagher Group Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

KiwiSaver contributions and annualBonu

Free on-site parking

Safety-first team culture

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a practical Maintenance Fitter to join our Hamilton Manufacturing team on the Afternoon Shift (3:30pm–12:00am, Monday to Friday). You will maintain and repair key plant equipment, facilities and infrastructure, helping protect uptime and safety while supporting production schedules and performance targets.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, respond promptly to breakdowns, identify faults, and drive reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Technical 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 and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Lean principles and PPS/root cause analysis familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and complete timely repairs.
• Identify machine faults and recommend reliability improvements.
• Use CMMS to record work and maintenance activity.
• Support Lean/5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Raise purchase orders and gather quotes for mechanical work.
• Work with supervisors, production teams and external contractors.
• Maintain a safe, organized and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Trade-qualified fitter

Hands-on maintenance

Fault finding

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Fitting/Diagnostics/Maintenance cert Level 4

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About Gallagher

At 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 role

We 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 will:

• Carry 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, organized, and high-performing work environment

About you

You'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 bring:

• Technical 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 offer:

• Ongoing 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.