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Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Wellington, New ZealandFull-timePermanentPosted 26 October 2026
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The opportunity

What does this employer want? Hands-on engineers who are comfortable working on electric multiple units and passenger carriages where safety is critical. A worldwide train manufacturer that services the electric commuter fleet in Wellington has more than one permanent, full-time vacancy for a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer in Wellington, New Zealand.

The day-to-day covers fault finding, planned maintenance, repairs and getting units back on track after incidents, on shifts with a minimum of 40 hours per week. People from electrical, mechanical, rail, industrial or automotive engineering all fit the brief. To stand out, show matching experience against each listed duty and have your trade certificates ready to share.

The employer is accredited and offers sponsorship support under the AEWV for the right candidates with rolling stock experience, and overseas applicants are welcome.

Recruiters shortlisting for this role will scan for rolling stock work first, so put your fleet maintenance history and incident recovery examples at the top of your English CV. Match your CV to these rail duties with Build AI CV to match the duties above.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver routine and scheduled maintenance checks on time, plus out-of-course repairs
  • Find faults in, repair and maintain electric multiple units and passenger carriages, and recover them after incidents
  • Bring sound mechanical engineering practice to every job while meeting safety standards and health and safety rules in a safety-critical environment
  • Keep documents accurate and plant and equipment secure

Requirements and eligibility

  • A trade qualification at NZQA Level 4 or 5, or equivalent, in an automotive, mechanical or electrical field
  • At least four years of hands-on maintenance, fault finding, repair and incident recovery experience
  • Experience working to relevant technical specifications
  • Experience with relevant standards and practices
  • A background in heavy industry, automotive, locomotives, ships or similar
  • Registered or licensed electrician status is beneficial but not essential
  • Happy to work shifts

How to apply

To apply for this position:

  • Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
  • Make sure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject line: mention the position you are applying for (Maintenance Mechanical Engineer).
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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