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Godfrey Hirst Ltd:Maintenance Engineer/Electrician

Godfrey Hirst Ltd:Maintenance Engineer/Electrician

Godfrey Hirst Ltd PO Box 245, Weaver St Oamaru, 9444

Listed: 10 Jul 2023

Godfrey Hirst Group are the leading flooring experts in Australasia

In this varied permanent role at our Oamaru site, we seek someone who has industrial engineering

experience who can work on our afternoon shift to assist with resolving breakdowns and planned

maintenance across the site as well as the installation of new equipment. This requires strong

technical ability, ideally with a Trade Certificate (level 4) or Advanced Trade Certificate in mechanical

or fitter fields.


A definite advantage for securing this role would be an electrical service Technician qualification or,

be Trade Qualified with experience with working in an industrial environment.


The successful applicant will possess experience in and a passion for:

 Workplace safety

 Working with other departments to maximise equipment efficiency, minimising down time.

 Able to diagnose machine faults.

 Ability to work to deadlines and understand priorities.

 Clear communicator

 Ability to work independently and manage time.

 The ability to work through problems, provide solutions using creative thinking.

 Machining skills and welding using MMA, MIG and TIG would be an advantage.


Our plant operates 24/5 Monday – Friday with hours of work for this role being negotiable but best

suited around 4.00pm – 1.00am. Other than a negotiated remuneration package, this vacancy also

gives the opportunity for the successful applicant to work in excellent conditions with a great crew in

Oamaru. Our location gives us easy access to ski fields, central Otago lakes and major shopping and

transport links in Dunedin and Timaru.


Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a full medical check including drug and alcohol

testing. All applicants should have NZ residency or a current work visa and currently be in NZ.

Applications close Friday 28th July


If you think that this role would be of interest to you, please include a current CV including referees

and a cover letter, and email to: [email protected] or post to


Human Resources Manager

Godfrey Hirst Ltd

PO Box 245, Weaver St

Oamaru, 9444


Or drop them into the site at Weaver St Oamaru.