Quarry Plant Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance

Fletcher Building; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building seeks a hands-on Plant Engineer for our Wanganui quarry, to keep production safe, reliable and efficient. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement to meet site standards.

You will act as a key link between operations and maintenance, ensuring work is completed to Rangitikei Aggregates’ standards, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role offers a 40-hour week with some rostered Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must have trade qualification in engineering, fitting, mechanical maintenance or similar.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work safely in noisy/dusty/hot environments.
• Clear communicator who can work independently and build relationships across the site.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on quarry infrastructure.
• Carry out inspections and audits to spot faults, hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective actions and help reduce downtime.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, fitting and project work.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to maintenance planning and improvement activity.
• Identify hazards and support HS&E initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance & Eng

Safety mindset

Communication & teamwork

Planning & prioritisation

Education

Trade qualification in engineering or related field

Job description

Fletcher Building seeks a hands-on Plant Engineer for our Wanganui quarry, to keep production safe, reliable and efficient. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement to meet site standards.

You will act as a key link between operations and maintenance, ensuring work is completed to Rangitikei Aggregates’ standards, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role offers a 40-hour week with some rostered Saturdays.