This hands-on Maintenance Fitter role at global hygiene & cleaning leader Ecolab’s Hamilton production facility is the best fitter job in the Waikato right now – lead preventative & breakdown maintenance, supervise a small team, manage budgets, drive TPM/5S, oversee contractors, and keep the plant running smoothly for NZ’s food, hospitality & healthcare customers while earning $40–$50/hr (real $90k–$110k+ year with regular overtime & callouts) + super, health & wellbeing subsidy, MY Days bonus leave, product discounts, Lake Taupo holiday house access, and real career growth in a company famous for developing tradespeople. Full-time permanent with varied shifts. Perfect for qualified mechanical fitters with industrial maintenance experience who want leadership responsibility, strong safety culture and to work for a global brand that values its people.
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About Company
Ecolab New Zealand – part of the $16B global leader in water, hygiene & infection prevention with a major Hamilton manufacturing site producing cleaning & sanitising solutions for food processing, hospitality & healthcare across NZ.
Job Title
Maintenance Fitter – Plant & Production Equipment
Responsibilities
- Hands-on breakdown & preventative maintenance
- Supervise small maintenance team & contractors
- Manage maintenance budget & spare parts
- Drive TPM, Autonomous Maintenance & 5S
- Fault-find mechanical (pumps, conveyors, fillers, packaging)
- Support new product/process changes
- Ensure GMP, safety & quality compliance
Requirements
Education
Mechanical trade certificate or degree
Experience
Several years hands-on maintenance in industrial/FMCG/food
Qualifications
- Full NZ driver’s licence
- Basic electrical knowledge a plus
Skills
- Mechanical problem-solving & troubleshooting
- Leadership & team supervision
- Planning & organisational skills
- Strong safety commitment
Applicant Location
On-site Hamilton (Waikato) – local preferred.
Application Procedure
To apply, download the Job Info app from the Google Play Store. Use the app to complete your application and submit it for this role.
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