Project / Maintenance Engineer

Project/ Maintenance Engineer – Hands-On Role with Travel!
 
Are you a hands-on person who loves machinery and variety?
Our client, a proudly Kiwi-owned company with decades of experience in the steel industry, is looking for a Project Engineer with strong welding, engine and mechanical skills to join their dynamic team. With over 100 people nationwide, they’re all about growth, development, and keeping things moving.
 
The Role:
No two days will be the same! You’ll travel to different sites across the country, planning and leading the dismantling and processing of steel plants, equipment, and machinery. When you're not on-site, you'll be back in the workshop, working on maintenance and repairs.
 
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning projects upfront—organizing people, equipment, and paperwork.
• Leading and supervising crews on-site.
• Getting hands-on—welding, grinding, and providing technical expertise and direction.
• Ensuring top-notch safety standards—running toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and site inspections.
• Workshop maintenance—keeping machinery, equipment, and tools in top shape.

What You Need:

• 5+ years in mechanical/ engine maintenance experience
• A qualification as a diesel mechanic / welding / mechanical engineering is ideal
• Strong experience in welding, grinding, and steel fabrication.
• Hydraulics and forklift maintenance experience (preferred).
• A clean driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Computer skills—you’ll need to be comfortable with technology.
• Leadership ability and a strong team-player attitude.
• NZ residency or citizenship.

What’s In It for You?

• A strong, stable company that invests in its people.
• A job packed with variety—each site and each day brings a new challenge!
• Career progression opportunities.
• A fast-paced, energetic environment where no day is dull.

If you’re someone who loves working with your hands, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a growing company, apply now!
For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact Natalie on 04 568 0375 or natalie.lotter@enterprise.co.nz.