Maintenance Fitter

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WM New Zealand is looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter to join its South Island Technical Services team on a full-time, onsite basis in Christchurch. This role blends hands-on fault finding across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems with travel to service specialist Parts Washer units, pumps and custom equipment, offering 4 x 10hr or 5 x 8.5hr options and real work life balance while staying technically challenged. The ideal candidate has a relevant mechanical trade, strong fault-finding across disciplines, welding skills, a Class 1 licence (Class 4 a bonus), forklift or willingness to obtain, and a solutions-driven mindset. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant qualifications, travel readiness and measurable problem-solving outcomes; apply early via the job portal, as experienced fitters won’t stay available long. You must have NZ work rights; WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.

Company Description

South Island • Full-Time • Choose Your Hours (4 x 10hr or 5 x 8.5hr)

Ready to use your mechanical skills without the burnout? Want a role where you can travel, stay hands-on, and enjoy real work–life balance — without stepping back in responsibility?

This is the opportunity experienced Maintenance Fitters and Mechanical Engineers have been waiting for.

Join WM New Zealand’s Technical Services (TS) Division, the specialist team trusted nationwide to keep critical environmental systems operating safely. You’ll work on unique industrial machinery, solve meaningful problems, and travel across the South Island — but with the stability, flexibility, and support that senior engineers value.

Job Description

About the Role

This isn’t a standard maintenance job — it’s hands-on, varied, and perfect for someone who loves practical problem‑solving with plenty of autonomy.

You’ll be:
🔧 Diagnosing & repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues
🚚 Travelling the South Island to service and maintain specialist Parts Washer units
⚙️ Working with pumps, motors, industrial machinery, and custom-built equipment
🔥 Handling breakdowns, fault-finding and welding repairs (ticket a bonus)
📝 Keeping accurate service records and job sheets
🔩 Maintaining tools, equipment, and ensuring gear is safe and service-ready
🤝 Representing WM with professionalism and customer-focused service

If you enjoy fixing things properly and take pride in smart, tidy engineering work, this role will feel like home.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

A highly skilled Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter with:

• A relevant mechanical trade qualification
• Strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic fault-finding ability
• Experience with pumps or industrial machinery
• Welding skills (ticket ideal, but not essential)
• Class 1 licence (Class 4 bonus)
• Dangerous Goods/hazardous substances experience (advantageous)
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain
• A self-driven, solutions-focused mindset

This role suits someone who values independence on the road, variety, and the satisfaction of getting things working again.

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexibility — choose between 5 shorter days or 4 longer days with a 3‑day weekend
• Well‑supported travel across the South Island
• Down-to-earth, collaborative team culture
• A role with purpose — contributing to environmental protection and safety
• Ongoing training + career progression across WM New Zealand
• Work that keeps your skills sharp, without the stress of heavy industrial sites

We value our people — and we invest in them.

Ready to Apply?

Hit “I’m Interested” and take the next step in your career.

We review applications as they come in, and experienced fitters won’t stay available long — apply early.

You must be currently in New Zealand with valid work rights.
WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug and alcohol-free workplace.