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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Winstone Wallboards
Location
Canterbury
Job Reference
43104
Posted Date
14-Apr-2026
Closing Date
12-May-2026

Description

Role: Fitter – Hillsborough – Monday to Friday with on call roster

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape Aotearoa, New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders.  GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand.  Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.  

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing plant in Hillsborough. You’ll join a team with a brilliant workplace culture within a company who pride itself on its commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction and safety. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, this role will see you responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, conducting repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime.
 
About You
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred within related plant environments like cement, steel, plastics, dairy, pulp, and paper.
  • Trade certificate or other relevant qualification.
  • High level trouble-shooting skills combined with great problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and think on your feet.
  • Take active responsibility and lead by example in Health & Safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently collaborate, co-operate and share information around faults, issues and actions required with key plant stakeholders.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.


What's on Offer
This is a great opportunity to work with a kiwi icon, household name and a multi-award-winning business in a new state-of-the-art facility. As part of Fletcher Building, you will have access to a range of benefits and perks such as a generous Parental Leave policy, an Employee Education Fund for you and dependents, Employer KiwiSaver contributions matched to 4% of your base salary, company discounts and much more.

If you’re keen to make an impact and contribute to our organisation’s success, please Apply Now!

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.