Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + on call allowance

Employee Education Fund

Employee Welfare Fund

KiwiSaver contributions matched up to

Generous Parental Leave benefits

Discounts on company products and with

Job summary

GIB® Plasterboard, part of the Fletcher Building group, seeks a hands-on Mechanical Team Leader for its Tauriko plant. You will lead the maintenance trades team, balancing 50% on tools with 50% on coordinating work to ensure safety and reliability.

You’ll prioritise maintenance activities, improve equipment performance, and foster a strong safety and continuous improvement culture. The role rewards practical leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or heavy plant environment.
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to take the next step into a Team Leader role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical maintenance trades team daily.
• Deliver preventative, planned and reactive maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Balance hands-on work (≈50%) with coordinating and supporting the team.
• Prioritise maintenance activities and drive plant reliability.
• Foster a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter

Manufacturing environment experience

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Prioritise & coordinate resources

Effective communication

Safety leadership

MEX CMMS experience

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

Description

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape Aotearoa, New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. We are looking for a practical and people-focused Mechanical Team Leader to lead our maintenance team at our Tauriko plant – a high-volume, safety led manufacturing environment where teamwork and reliability matter.

About The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll provide frontline leadership to our Mechanical maintenance trades team, ensuring preventative, planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard across the site. This is a hands‑on leadership role, with approximately 50% of your time spent on the tools and 50% coordinating work, supporting the team and driving plant reliability. You’ll play a key role in prioritising maintenance activities, improving equipment performance and fostering a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

About You

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant trade background.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial or heavy plant environment.
• Proven leadership experience or ready to take the next step into a Team Leader role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to prioritise work, coordinate resources and manage competing demands.
• A collaborative leader with effective communication skills and who can build strong relationships.
• Committed to maintaining high safety standards and leading by example.
• Experienced MEX (CMMS) user and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

On Offer

We understand that our people are our greatest asset. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you will have opportunities to grow and develop within Winstone Wallboards and the wider Fletcher Building group as well as access to these awesome benefits, including:

Benefits

• Competitive salary + on call allowance.
• An Employee Education Fund for you and dependents.
• An Employee Welfare Fund to support you in times of need.
• KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4% of your base salary.
• Generous Parental Leave benefits.
• Discounts on company products as well as with partners such as Toyota, Samsung, PB Tech, Z Petrol and more.

This is an opportunity to lead an experienced team and contribute to the ongoing success of a leading New Zealand manufacturer. If you’re ready to lead a capable team and make a practical impact in a busy manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.