Your new company

CentrePort specialises in connecting importers and exporters from regional New Zealand to international markets by road, rail and sea. Here at CentrePort, our people are the driving force behind our success. With a strong focus on health & safety, and a supportive team culture we always look after the wellbeing of our people.

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata”
“What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people”

CentrePort Wellington is a busy and dynamic port that prides themselves on being innovative, flawless in execution and delivering a high level of service in a co-operative and safe working environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse yet inclusive organisation, as they are currently looking for a talented fitter to join their team. This role will consist of ensuring the mechanical integrity of CentrePort’s assets.

Your New Role

• Identifying and accurately diagnosing breakdowns associated with mechanical plant
• Undertaking reactive & preventative maintenance as well as examining parts to detect potential faults
• Managing your workload & completing tasks in a timely manner
• Maintaining maintenance schedules & mechanical / crane logs

What you'll need to succeed

• For Fitters and Welders: a minimum of a National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), or the National Certificate in Engineering - Heavy (Level 4), or the National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication – Welding (Level 4), or equivalent qualification.
• For Fitters and Turners: a minimum of a National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), or the National Certificate in Machining and Tool Making (Level 4), or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule and willing to do on-call work
• Industrial and mechanically minded
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
• Rigging experience and Forklift licence are preferred

Please note: CentrePort operates a 24/7 shift rotation and candidates must be able to commit to shift work. Centreport is also an Alcohol and Drug free workplace. Pre-employment medical and drug testing is part of our recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a workplace with a real team environment. We offer life, disability and income protection insurances, free car parking available on site, wellbeing initiatives, discounts with partner organisations and learning and development opportunities.

CentrePort supports an environment of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from different backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require any support or have any accessibility requirements.

Our success comes from having the right people with the right attitude. So, if you would like to come on board with us, we would like to hear from you.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to marino.jenkins@hays.net.nz – Alternatively, you can call me on 021731598.