Maintenance Engineer at Gallagher

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Mechanical Fault-Finding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Machining, Fabrication, Lean Principles, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Time Management, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, CMMS, Continuous Improvement, Safety, Organisational Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Gallagher At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally. Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission. About the roles We have two Maintenance Engineer vacancies within our Hamilton Manufacturing team: Day Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. You’ll play a critical role in supporting production teams to meet schedules and delivery commitments. You will: Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules Respond to breakdowns and complete timely repairs Identify machine faults and recommend reliability improvements Use our CMMS to record work and maintenance activity Support Lean/5S and continuous improvement initiatives Participate in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and root cause analysis Raise purchase orders and gather quotes for mechanical work Work closely with supervisors, production teams, and external contractors Help maintain a safe, organised, and high-performing work environment About you You’re a practical, trade-qualified engineer who enjoys hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You think ahead, solve problems methodically, and take pride in keeping plant and equipment running reliably. Ideally, you’ll bring: Degree or technical certification in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field, Level 4 At least 3 years’ experience as a trade-qualified engineer in manufacturing Strong mechanical fault-finding capability Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, or fabrication (desirable) Knowledge of PPS/root cause analysis and Lean principles Ability to work unsupervised with excellent time management Solid IT skills; experience with Excel or SAP is advantageous Strong communication skills and attention to detail Working at Gallagher Joining Gallagher means being part of a global technology leader that invests in its people, its plant, and long-term careers. What we offer: Choice of day or afternoon shift to suit your lifestyle Ongoing training and development opportunities Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses Free on-site parking and subsidised café A supportive, safety-first team culture If you take pride in proactive maintenance and enjoy making a real impact on plant performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join #TeamGallagher!

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role supports production teams to meet schedules and delivery commitments.