Maintenance Fitter

Hynds Group; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (subject to criteria)

Partner discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hynds Group in Pokeno, New Zealand, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to keep our manufacturing line running smoothly and to contribute to shutdowns and plant improvements.

You will perform planned maintenance, investigate root causes, and implement durable fixes, while fabricating and welding plastic liner components to drawings. Work closely with the production team to keep equipment moving and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent
• Solid experience as a maintenance fitter in manufacturing/industrial settings
• Strong hydraulics and automated equipment experience
• Practical can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset
• Full NZ Class 1 licence and willingness to work day and night shifts
• Safety-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Keep plant running through planned maintenance and quick breakdown response
• Identify root causes and implement lasting fixes
• Take charge of mechanical shutdowns and spares
• Manufacture and weld plastic liner components to drawings
• Share know-how with production team and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Maintenance fitter

Hydraulics

Automated equipment

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Tools

Welding

Job description

Are you someone who gets a buzz out of tracking down a fault and fixing it properly, so it doesn't come back? Hynds is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to join the team at our Pokeno manufacturing site.

No two days are the same here. One day you're planning a shutdown, the next you're getting a line back up and running after a breakdown, or finding a smarter way to make a machine run better. You'll also get involved in manufacturing and welding components for our plastic lined pipes, so there's plenty of variety to keep things interesting. You'll work closely with the production team, who'll rely on you to keep things moving, and you'll have real input into how we improve our plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep our plant running reliably through planned maintenance and quick breakdown response
• Get to the root of problems and put fixes in place that last
• Take charge of the mechanical side of shutdowns and spares
• Manufacture and weld plastic liner components to drawings
• Share your know-how with the production team and help us keep improving

What You'll Bring:

• A Mechanical Trade Certificate (or equivalent) and solid experience as a maintenance fitter in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong hydraulics and automated equipment experience
• A practical, can-do attitude and a knack for problem solving
• Full NZ Class 1 licence and flexibility to work day and night shifts
• A safety-first mindset

Benefits:

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who We Are:

Founded in 1973, Hynds is proudly family-owned and New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets. We've built our reputation on genuine customer service and innovation, and we're guided by our values: A Place Where People Matter, Do What's Right, and Connect With Customers.

Pre-Employment Checks:

• Pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen
• Satisfactory criminal history check
• Legal right to work in NZ required

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to thrive.