Mechanical Fitter Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Babcock is looking for a Marine Mechanical Fitter to join the Workshop team based in Devonport, Auckland . About the role Join a top-notch marine engineering team in Devonport! We're looking for a skilled Marine Mechanical Fitter to work on ship and shore-based maintenance and repair. If you're passionate about high-precision engineering and enjoy hands-on roles with real impact, this is the job for you. You'll handle essential maintenance, repair, and overhaul of propulsion machinery, pumps, and auxiliary systems. We offer a dynamic work environment and career development within a trusted organization.
Bring your expertise to a company that values safety, quality, and collaboration. Working on complex marine systems, you'll ensure every project meets top standards. With access to ongoing training and a highly skilled team, you'll continuously enhance your technical skills while contributing to the reliability of New Zealand's marine fleet. Join us and make your mark on meaningful projects in marine engineering!
Full-time/40+ hours per week About you You are a highly skilled mechanical tradesperson with experience in marine or industrial settings. You thrive on solving technical challenges and can quickly diagnose and repair mechanical faults. Safety-focused and detail-oriented, you're confident handling propulsion and auxiliary systems. You bring strong communication skills and a team-player mindset, always ready to collaborate with colleagues to complete work efficiently and safely. Flexibility and a dedication to continuous improvement are key traits that set you apart.
Key Required Skills Advanced mechanical problem-solving abilities Familiarity with propulsion and auxiliary systems Proficient with tools for diagnosing and repairing faults Strong safety awareness in a complex work environment Effective time and task management skills Ability to interpret maintenance standards and guidelines Skilled in using IT systems for work order management Team collaboration and communication skills Key Required Qualifications Level 4 Trade Certificate in engineering or related field Full NZ Driver's License (Class 1 minimum) Minimum five years' marine or mechanical engineering experience Understanding of health, safety, and environmental protocols Your future at Babcock – what we offer you Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver Who we are Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business; Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business; Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business. So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together , please apply via the 'Apply Now' button below.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance. Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment medical, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Closing date for internal applicants is on 28th November 2024.
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