Mechanical Engineering Graduate

We are on the lookout for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Graduate to join our growing Green Gorilla team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step straight into real-world engineering and accelerate your learning from day one.

As a graduate with us, you will be supported through a comprehensive development programme designed to build your skills, confidence, and career. Expect a steep learning curve as you work alongside experienced engineers and tradespeople on meaningful, hands-on projects.

You’ll be involved in a diverse range of engineering activities, including:

• Fixed and mobile plant improvement and maintenance
• Practical problem-solving in operational environments
• Supporting and improving systems that keep our transport division running smoothly
• Exposure to projects from concept through to implementation

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, practical, and genuinely passionate about engineering - someone who enjoys getting stuck in and learning how things work.

You’ll receive ongoing mentoring and support from a great team that’s invested in your development and success, while giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you’re keen to build strong foundations, gain hands-on experience, and grow with a company that values practical engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

·         Relevant Bachelor of Engineering qualification

·         Positive and highly motivated

·         Demonstrate good work ethic and time management skills

·         Ability to be both innovative and practical, with good attention to detail skills

·         Ability to communicate with all levels of the business

·         Capable of working within a diverse cross functional team

·         Analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Confidence to respond well when under pressure

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for Green Gorilla – New Zealand’s highly successful independent recycling and waste company that sets the trends of waste services in our country. We are fuelled by ambition, innovation, and kiwi ingenuity to deliver the most sustainable way to manage and process waste, for a cleaner, greener New Zealand.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team that collectively works towards a common goal of leaving our environment better, apply now.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

Applicants for this position must hold NZ citizenship/residency or the legal right to work in New Zealand.