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MAINTENANCE FITTER

MAINTENANCE FITTER

Pan Pac Forest Products LtdHawke's Bay, New Zealand
30+ days ago
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About The Opportunity

As a Maintenance Fitter, you’ll be a vital member of our mechanical engineering team, supporting operations across our Sawmill, Drymill, and Kilns. This hands‑on role offers a dynamic mix of workshop and on‑site tasks, where your focus will be on keeping production running smoothly by reducing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Performing scheduled preventative maintenance
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical breakdowns
  • Supporting overall plant reliability and availability
  • Collaborating with other tradespeople and operators
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and maintenance strategies

This role is a shift position working four 12‑hour shifts. The roster pattern is : 2 days 6.00am‑6.00pm, 2 nights 6.00pm – 6.00am, 4 days off. This role is based at our Whirinaki site, 15 minutes north of Napier.

About Us

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio‑based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 450 full‑time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

We offer

  • Secure employment
  • A supportive learning and development environment
  • Reward and recognition
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Free life insurance for you and discounted for your partner
  • Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
  • Discounted petrol
  • Free flu injections
  • Retail discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Annual firewood allocation
  • Relocation costs
  • Family friendly events

    • About You

    You’re a proactive problem‑solver with a strong mechanical mindset and a passion for teamwork. You take ownership of issues, work well under pressure, and maintain high energy and composure in a fast‑paced environment.

    You Bring

  • NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
  • Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
  • Solid understanding of engineering principles and safety standards
  • A can‑do attitude and reliable work ethic
  • A strong focus on health and safety in everything you do
  • Willingness to work night shifts

    • If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

    Seniority level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Full‑time

    • Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing

    • Industries

  • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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