Night Shift Maintenance Engineer

We want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Our team will be taking a well-earned break over the holidays, so while applications remain open our team will begin reviewing them in mid-January. Interviews will be arranged shortly after that. All applications submitted online will receive an update once we have had the opportunity to review them. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our team enjoys this time with family and friends. We are looking forward to an exciting 2025 at Niagara! Niagara, a proudly NZ-owned and operated sawmill, has been an industry leader for over 80 years, producing superior radiata pine and timber products for national and international markets. We take pride in our rich history and cutting-edge contributions to the sawmilling industry. We are seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Nightshift Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be part of a skeleton crew on the night shift, supporting operations from Monday to Thursday. If you have experience and enjoy working independently within a wider team, this role offers the perfect opportunity. Our maintenance team services our Kennington-wide operations, including the sawmill and world-class remanufacturing plant, providing a variety of engineering skill development opportunities. You'll play a key role in maintenance activities to ensure operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities:

• Breakdown response
• Diagnostics, fabrication and machining
• Installations and general industrial engineering
• Welding, repair, and maintenance

What We Offer:

• Job security: Niagara is an established and robust company providing a stable and secure work environment with consistent overtime.
• Overtime opportunities: With overtime rates applied after 40 hours, allowing you to significantly boost your earnings.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration: Enjoy industry competitive rates reflecting your skills and experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, with specific skills in machining and turning.
• Proficiency in English
• Applicants must be currently residing in New Zealand and legally entitled to work.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding industrial environment.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment medical and drug test results and subject to random alcohol and drug testing.

For more information, contact Craig Walker at 027 369 3226. Secure your future and maximize your earnings with a robust and growing company! Only applicants who are residing and legally entitled to be employed in New Zealand will be considered. Offers of employment are based on satisfactory pre-employment medical and drug test results. Please note, we are handling recruitment for this role in-house and are not seeking external agencies. We encourage all applicants to apply directly, and all applications will be kept confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr