Fletcher Building

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with a passion for keeping complex manufacturing equipment running at peak performance?

Golden Bay Cement is seeking a skilled mechanical maintenance fitter to join our team at the Portland site, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations.

About the Role:

• Carry out planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance across the site.
• Work closely with shift teams to analyze faults, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Take ownership of mechanical maintenance tasks, including shutdowns and preventive inspections.
• Oversee and document all maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (maintenance planners, production, engineering, stores, and more) and external suppliers to optimize plant performance and reliability.

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance & Condition, or Fitting & Tuning (NQF Level 4 or above).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a complex manufacturing environment (cement industry experience is a plus).
• Strong hands-on skills in welding techniques and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work with a range of machinery (pumps, etc.).
• Solid understanding of maintenance systems, health & safety standards, and relevant legislation.
• Experience with contractor management and continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll Stand Out If You Also Have:

• Advanced trade certificate (NQF Level 5).
• Experience with cement manufacturing processes.
• Skills in budgeting, management control, and CAD software.

Why Golden Bay Cement?

Golden Bay Cement is New Zealand’s longest-standing cement manufacturer, with a proud history dating back to the late 1800s. Our Portland manufacturing plant in Northland is the country’s largest and only fully integrated cement production facility, supplying high-quality cement to customers nationwide and across the Pacific.

As part of Fletcher Building, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the communities where we operate