General Engineer
Higgins
General or Mechanical Engineer for repair, maintenance, and mechanical work on Sprayers, Trailers and Bulk tank Machinery and engineering works on new plant and machinery for the bitumen transportation and application industry
16d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Field
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Asphalt and bitumen products
Construction
Laboratory and testing
Road maintenance and asset management
Road marking
Road signage
Surfacing
Traffic management
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Transport
Roading
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
repair
maintenance
mechanical work
engineering works
- Repair, Maintenance and mechanical work on Sprayers, Trailers and Bulk tank Machinery.
- Undertaking engineering works on new plant and machinery for the bitumen transportation and application industry.
What you bring
health and safety
general engineering
welding certification
experience
skills
5 years
- Strong commitment to health and safety—for yourself, your team, and the public
- National Certificate in General Engineering, Mechanical – L4
- Welding certification to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1:2017 (advantageous)
- Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Skills in mechanical, maintenance and servicing of machinery.
- Full, clean Class 1 NZ driver’s licence (Class 2, forklift, and Dangerous Goods endorsements are a plus)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in general or mechanical engineering
- A supportive and experienced team environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Market-leading parental leave policy
- Educational and welfare support funds
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime
- Employee share scheme
- Access to Fletcher Building’s employee benefits programme, including:
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Interview process
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Security clearance- drug and alcohol test, health check
Company
Overview
$315 million
Acquisition Value
The firm was acquired by Fletcher Building in 2016, consolidating its position as a major player in civil construction.
- Founded in Manawatū in 1958 by an Irish immigrant, the firm expanded from a small drainage-and-road repair company into a national civil construction leader.
- In the 2000s, the firm expanded its operations north and south, acquiring quarries and concrete plants while also venturing into major roading alliances, contributing to motorway links and wind farms.
- Grew significantly in the 2010s through large-scale projects, including rebuilding one of New Zealand’s largest road slips and securing Fijian road maintenance contracts.
- Today, it provides asphalt and bitumen products, constructs specialized equipment like bitumen sprayers, and offers services ranging from road maintenance to traffic management and more.
- Operates nationally in New Zealand and internationally in the Pacific, supporting its work with on-site laboratories and specialized engineering.
- A notable achievement was addressing New Zealand’s largest-ever road slip in Manawatū Gorge during the 2010s, in collaboration with local authorities and consultants.
- We believe all injuries are preventable
- We never walk past – we speak up and take action
- We celebrate the good stuff
- We care for each other
- We put ourselves in our customers shoes
- We anticipate and create solutions
- We make it easy
- We bring the wow!
- We are curious
- We have a go!
- We strive for growth
- We find better ways
- We play fair
- We are honest and transparent
- We team up to achieve more
- We learn from each other
99.5% Life-Cycle Coverage
Asphalt Products
The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers nearly all life-cycle stages of asphalt products, from sourcing to end-of-life.
5,000 m³ Waste Glass
Recycled into Aggregate
Transformed waste glass into a sustainable aggregate material for construction projects, promoting circular economy practices.
30% Carbon Emissions Reduction
Roadmap Target
Aims to cut carbon emissions by 30% under the Fletcher Construction sustainability roadmap.
- Carbon-calculator tool provides embodied-carbon estimates for asphalt mixes
- Concrete waste-water is fully recycled on-site; returned concrete is re-used for blocks, walls, and barriers
- Concrete mixes incorporate fly ash (a coal power-station by-product) to reduce cement usage
- Fleet upgraded to fuel-efficient trucks with GPS tracking to optimize utilization
- Exploring use of biogenic (plant-based) bitumen in asphalt and chip seals to reduce carbon
- Modernized bitumen tank with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority guidance to reduce emissions
30% of Leadership Roles
Gender Diversity Target
Aim to have 30% or more of operational leadership roles filled by women.
- Support programmes include Women in Construction network and Women to Leadership.
- Interview panels include diverse members where possible.
- Parent company employee action groups with executive sponsors for women, Māori and LGBTQ+.
- Kia Maia leadership programme activities include cultural awareness guides and world‑map displays.
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