Mechanical Team Leader

Fletcher Building Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + on-call

Education fund

Welfare fund

KiwiSaver

Parental leave

Product discounts

Job summary

Fletcher Building Limited’s Tauriko plant is seeking a practical Mechanical Team Leader to lead our maintenance trades team. This hands-on leadership role splits time between tool-side maintenance and coordinating work to improve plant reliability and safety.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager, prioritise maintenance activities, coach technicians, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a high-volume, safety‑led manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant trade background.
• Experience leading a maintenance team in manufacturing or heavy plant.
• Proven ability to lead safely and influence through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership to the mechanical maintenance trades team.
• Deliver preventative, planned and reactive maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Split ~50% on the tools and ~50% on coordinating work and driving reliability.
• Prioritise maintenance activities and improve equipment performance.
• Foster a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Resource coordination

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Microsoft Office

Job 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:

• 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.