Warehouse Maintenance Engineer — Mechanical Systems Technician

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to support upkeep of warehouse machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and docks. You will assist with plans, designs, installation, and troubleshooting under supervision.

This full-time permanent role requires a mechanical engineering qualification or 2 years of maintenance experience, ability to read drawings, diagnose faults, and collaborate with engineers and technicians while upholding NZ safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering or 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and layouts.
• Experience diagnosing faults and proposing solutions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings, diagrams, and layouts for mechanical systems, under the direction of Mechanical Engineers or Engineering Technologists.
• Assist in the design and development of warehouse mechanical equipment and systems.
• Select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials required for maintenance tasks.
• Assemble, install and test mechanical systems including conveyors, forklifts, hydraulic docks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Estimate materials, quantities, and machine time required for projects.
• Collect and analyse performance and testing data; carry out technical computations.
• Conduct and oversee field and workshop-based diagnostic tests.
• Organise and supervise inspections and routine maintenance of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, technical specifications, and operational procedures.

Skills

Warehouse systems knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NZQA Level 5 Mechanical Engineering Diploma or higher

2 years mechanical maintenance experience

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to support upkeep of warehouse machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and docks. You will assist with plans, designs, installation, and troubleshooting under supervision.

This full-time permanent role requires a mechanical engineering qualification or 2 years of maintenance experience, ability to read drawings, diagnose faults, and collaborate with engineers and technicians while upholding NZ safety standards.