Service Engineer

About the role

This is a hands-on mechanical maintenance position for an Industrial Boiler Service & Maintenance Engineer. Approximately 80% of this position involves hands-on mechanical maintenance of industrial boiler and pressure systems. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning, carrying out and supervising the inspection, statutory servicing, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of industrial boiler and pressure equipment. You will work independently or in a team at customer sites throughout the North Island and occasionally the Pacific Islands, representing Advance Boiler Services professionally while building strong customer relationships. Some projects require overnight travel away from Hamilton. Participation in a rotating after-hours and weekend call-out roster is an essential part of this position.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections and servicing of industrial boiler and pressure equipment.
• Diagnose and repair steam, hot water, thermal oil and biomass boiler systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and identify practical engineering solutions.
• Strip, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment.
• Install and commission new boiler plant and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete accurate service reports and compliance records.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through clear communication and technical advice.
• Work safely in industrial environments, including confined spaces and at heights.
• Mentor and assist in developing junior engineers.

About you

• Enjoy practical, hands-on engineering work.
• Be mechanically minded and naturally curious.
• Think logically and systematically when fault finding.
• Be physically capable of undertaking industrial maintenance work.
• Take pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
• Communicate confidently with customers.
• Produce accurate and professional service documentation.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to travel and participate in an after-hours call-out roster.
• Highly desirable: Marine Engineer (3rd Engineer or higher), Marine Engineering apprenticeship, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Trade Qualification.

About us

Advance Boiler Services (NZ) Ltd is one of New Zealand's leading industrial boiler and pressure equipment specialists. Since 2000, we have been supplying, installing, servicing and maintaining industrial boiler and energy systems throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our work includes steam boilers, hot water boilers, biomass systems, burners, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, economisers, steam and condensate pipework, and associated industrial plant across industries including food processing, healthcare, timber processing, manufacturing and energy.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Fully maintained company vehicle once on call.
• Mobile phone, iPad and laptop.
• Medical, Life and Loss of Income Insurance.
• Ongoing technical training and manufacturer development programmes.
• PPE, specialist tooling and equipment supplied.
• The opportunity to work on some of New Zealand's largest and most technically interesting industrial boiler and energy projects.
• A supportive team where practical ability, initiative and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.