Wairarapa Mill - Maintenance Fitter

Juken NZ; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café

Free parking

Training & development

Health & safety culture

Flu vaccinations

Medical & hearing checks

EAP

Social club

Competitive pay

Job summary

JNL in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Fitter) to ensure reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment through planned and breakdown maintenance. This hands-on role involves diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs in a large industrial environment.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with strong training opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and pathways into supervisory and management roles as part of a growing company.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent qualification.
• Welding certification.
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and identify causes of unplanned downtime.
• Complete repairs to minimise production interruptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share ideas to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams in a large manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Independence

Education

NZ Certificate in Mechanical & Maintenance Eng (Level 4)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Fitter) who is looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive and close-knit team in a progressive and growing company.

Working for JNL, one of the Wairarapa's largest employers, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment through both scheduled and breakdown maintenance.

This is a hands‑on role where you will:

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and identify the causes of unplanned equipment downtime.
• Complete repairs efficiently to minimise production interruptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share ideas to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams in a large manufacturing environment.

This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm

What you can expect from us

At JNL, we value our people and are committed to providing a positive and rewarding workplace. Benefits include:

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous Super Scheme with significant employer contributions.
• On‑site café.
• Free on‑site parking.
• A strong health and safety culture.
• Annual influenza vaccinations.
• Biannual medical and hearing assessments.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• An active social club.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

We also offer opportunities for career progression, including pathways into supervisory and management roles.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, or similar trade-qualified professional.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding abilities.
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions when required.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.

Essential requirements

Applicants must have:

• New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering (Level 4) or an equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience.
• Welding certification.
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Forklift (F) Endorsement is advantageous but not essential.
• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Come join us

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

JNL is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In line with our health and safety standards, the successful applicant will be required to complete pre‑employment medical and drug testing, as well as a criminal history check.

Applications close: Friday, 24 September 2026