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FULL_TIME
2-5

General Mechanical Engineer

3/1/2026

The General Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repair, fault finding, and diagnostics across various plant and equipment, including the bitumen fleet and asphalt manufacturing plant. This involves utilizing expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems while supporting breakdown response to minimize critical equipment downtime.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people. Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.
About the Role

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced General Mechanical Engineer to join our Workshop team based out of Hamilton.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be a key team player, supporting the maintenance, repair and diagnostics of our bitumen fleet, asphalt manufacturing plant, construction plant and equipment.

What you’ll be doing

  • Carrying out maintenance, repair, fault finding and diagnostics across a range of plant and equipment including our bitumen fleet

  • Using your experience in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems through your daily tasks

  • Supporting breakdown response and helping to minimise downtime of critical equipment

  • Apply strong health, safety and housekeeping practices to maintain a tidy and safe workshop

  • Working collaboratively with workshop and operations teams to plan and prioritise work

  • Completing accurate job cards, service records and maintenance documentation

What you will bring to the table:

  • Minimum 3 years’ industry experience in a mechanical/engineering workshop or similar environment

  • Relevant qualification in General Engineering (or equivalent trade/tertiary qualification)

  • Minimum NZ Class 1 Full driver’s licence

  • Strong technical aptitude & diagnostic ability

  • Proven experience with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, ideally with heavy machinery, transport fleets or contracting equipment

  • A proactive, can‑do attitude and willingness to assist where needed

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

  • KiwiSaver employer contributions

  • Fuel discount card

  • Family scholarships  

  • Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

  • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers  

  • Medical insurance

  • Life insurance 

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.   
  

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.


Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry.

Applicants must have work rights in New Zealand.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.


We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
MaintenanceRepairDiagnosticsMechanical SystemsHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsFault FindingBreakdown ResponseHealth and SafetyHousekeepingPlanningPrioritisationDocumentationTechnical Aptitude
Categories
EngineeringTradesManufacturingTransportation
Benefits
KiwiSaver employer contributionsFuel discount cardFamily scholarshipsOngoing training and developmentCareer growth and progression opportunitiesGreat discounts at a wide range of retailersMedical insuranceLife insurance
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