Maintenance Engineer at Gallagher

Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding, Preventative maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Machining, Fabrication, Root cause analysis, Lean principles, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CNC systems, CMMS, Welding, Time management, Communication 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 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 role We have a Maintenance Engineer vacancy in our Pukekohe Manufacturing team: Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll maintain and repair plant equipment to ensure reliability, safety, and production targets are met. This is a hands-on role across a diverse manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities: •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 •Work closely with supervisors, production teams, and external contractors •Help maintain a safe, organised, and high-performing work environment You’ll work across a range of equipment and departments, including: •Hydraulic presses, press tooling (including custom-built machinery), and thread forming equipment •Welding equipment and production jigs •Hot Dip Galvanising and Electroplating plants (pumps, motors, pipework, chemical tanks, boiler systems) •Effluent treatment systems The role includes work with pumps, motors, and industrial systems, and may involve heights, forklifts, and cranes. There is also opportunity to support design and improvements using AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and CNC systems. About you You’re a practical, trade-qualified engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to be hands-on. 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 We’re looking for someone reliable, versatile, and ready to hit the ground running. 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 •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.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing planned preventative maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns to ensure plant reliability and safety. They will also identify machine faults, implement reliability improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives like Lean/5S.