Maintenance Delivery Technician - Mechanical

Ōtepoti Dunedin really is one of the world’s great small cities. We’re a small city with a big town vibe. We’re a place where greeting strangers is socially expected and helping each other is just what we do. We’re visionary, creating cutting edge industries through technology and the health sector to create jobs, careers and lifestyles. Everyone who lives here recognises the special characteristics that make Otepoti Dunedin the place we want to live and call home.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you looking for a role with purpose? The 3 Waters team is committed to innovation and strategic planning to ensure a sustainable, healthy future for Ōtepoti Dunedin. We take pride in going the extra mile, getting the job done right, every time.

This is where you come in!

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will join our dedicated 3 Waters Plant Operations – Maintenance Delivery Team, responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater plant assets and systems.

This role suits someone who goes beyond quick fixes, someone who takes pride in identifying root causes, improving asset reliability, and reducing repeat failures over time.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responding to mechanical breakdowns.
• Performing maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment.
• Fault finding with a focus on identifying root causes, not just symptoms.
• Implementing practical improvements to reduce repeat failures.
• Maintaining safety and maintenance documentation.
• Participating in a standby roster.

What We’re Looking For:

• Trade experience (minimum 5 years).
• A strong health and safety focus.
• Experience in fault finding and continuous improvement of equipment performance.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A full NZ driver’s license.
• An appropriate work visa (if applicable).

Preferred (but not essential):

• Experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial pumps.
• Background in maintenance and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.

We can offer comprehensive training, a supportive team culture and family friendly working hours.  If you're ready to take the next step and join an organisation who offers long term career paths, and who ‘gets the job done right’ then we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.