Fitter / Welder

Join Our Team – Experienced General Engineer WantedLocation : Palmerston NorthCompany : Specialised Engineering Services (Part of Higgins)We're looking for a skilled General or Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team at Specialised Engineering Services, based in Palmerston North.

If you're passionate about engineering and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.About the RoleIn this role, you'll be involved in a diverse range of work including : Repair, Maintenance and mechanical work on Sprayers, Trailers and Bulk tank Machinery.Undertaking engineering works on new plant and machinery for the bitumen transportation and application industry.What We OfferA supportive and experienced team environmentCompetitive hourly rateGuaranteed 40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtimeAccess to Fletcher Building's employee benefits programme, including : Market-leading parental leave policyEmployee share schemeEducational and welfare support fundsWhat You'll BringNational Certificate in General Engineering, Mechanical – L4Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Welding certification to AS / NZS ISO 9606.1 : 2017 (advantageous)Minimum 5 years' experience in general or mechanical engineeringFull, clean Class 1 NZ driver's licence (Class 2, forklift, and Dangerous Goods endorsements are a plus)Skills in mechanical, maintenance and servicing of machinery.Strong commitment to health and safety—for yourself, your team, and the publicSpecialised Engineering Services is part of the wider Higgins business, a leader in roading and civil infrastructure across New Zealand.

We specialise in the manufacture, assembly, repair, and servicing of bitumen tanks and trailer equipment.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to be on a dynamic growth path.Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, along with a health check.We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application.

Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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