Mechanical Technician

We overhaul bogie systems for Wellington's Matangi trains — including driving gear, suspension, traction motor and associated bogie equipment. If you're a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in doing the job right, we want you on the team.

You'll be pulling apart, repairing, testing, and rebuilding safety-critical bogie systems to a high standard — hands-on trade work, not a desk job.

Position Purpose

The Mechanical Technician (Railway / Bogie Maintenance) performs maintenance support tasks on railway bogies and associated mechanical systems. This role supports the reliability, safety, and performance of rolling stock by assisting with inspections, testing, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of bogie assemblies. The technician supports Mechanical Engineers through data collection, basic analysis, and quality assurance activities, contributing to the continuous improvement of railway maintenance standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in conducting routine tests of mechanical systems and components to evaluate performance and record data.

• Support the overhaul, cleaning, and servicing of traction motors and running gear

• Assists with the maintenance of wheelsets, driving gear, and suspension systems

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble bogie frames using standard mechanical fitting techniques under guidance

• Carry out routine cleaning, rust removal, and surface preparation of bogie parts prior to senior inspection

• Collect and log data from mechanical inspections and tests to assist engineers in fault diagnosis

• Assist in quality control checks to ensure components meet required engineering specifications

• Install, adjust, and align parts or assemblies as directed by senior team members

• Adhere to workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations during all workshop activities

• Hours : Full-time (40 hours/week), with working hours beginning at 8:00 AM.

What You'll Need

• Qualification: A relevant engineering or trade qualification at NZQA Level 4 or above is required
• Experience: Experience in mechanical trade, heavy industry or similar will be considered
• Understanding of mechanical systems, disassembly, and assembly
• Ability to follow written instructions, maintenance manuals, and safety protocols
• Good attention to detail and ability to work productively within a team environment
• Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and assembly schematics

Nice to Have:

• Forklift licence
• Experience with continuous improvement

Why HR Mechanical

• Steady, skilled work on Wellington's rail fleet — backed by global rail expertise
• A proper trade, not always routine assembly-line stuff
• Work that actually matters — keeping trains running smoothly and safely for the public
• A team that backs quality and safety over cutting corners

About Us

HR Mechanical Services Ltd is an established provider of mechanical services in the Wellington region, proudly operating as a subsidiary of Hyundai Rotem—a global rail industry leader and a member of the Hyundai Motor Group. Backed by world-class engineering standards and global rail expertise, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable mechanical solutions to our diverse client base. Our team is dedicated to professionalism, safety and customer satisfaction. We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a workplace culture where technical excellence and teamwork are valued. Our reputation is built on the expertise and commitment of our technicians, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for mechanical servicing and repair.

※ Commensurate with experience and qualifications.