Maintainer Mechanical

Heavy Automotive Diesel Mechanic

• Be part of a safety-focused team that values inclusion and looks after one another

• Enjoy a family-friendly roster offering a great balance between work, family, and lifestyle

• Attractive remuneration package, shift allowance, annual incentive program and relocation assistance considered for suitable candidates

We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Heavy Automotive Diesel Mechanic to join our Mobile Equipment Workshop at NZAS Tiwai. This role is responsible for maintaining, servicing, repairing and diagnosing a diverse fleet of heavy industrial vehicles and equipment that support a world-class aluminium operation.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated trade professional to join a collaborative team working a roster of 8 days on & 6 days off, over a two-week cycle, with hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Located in Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city, you'll enjoy easy access to world-renowned outdoor adventures, stunning scenery and an exceptional work-life balance.

Reporting to the Supervisor and working within the Mobile Equipment Workshop, you will:

• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance on heavy industrial mobile equipment

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on a variety of vehicles, loaders and forklifts

• Complete breakdown repairs safely and efficiently to minimise operational disruption

• Ensure equipment reliability through preventative maintenance activities

• Contribute to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification, preferably Heavy Automotive Diesel Mechanic or equivalent

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy automotive equipment, loaders and forklifts

• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems

• Current New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 advantageous)

• Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility and the ability to work effectively within production time constraints

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package with annual salary reviews

• Annual incentive programme and employee share scheme

• 10% employer contribution to your retirement fund

• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your immediate family

• Family-friendly roster supporting work-life balance

• Free bus transport from Invercargill to Tiwai

• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave

• Ongoing training, development and education assistance

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation

• Supportive team culture focused on safety, wellbeing and inclusion

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Aluminium – New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS)

Located at Tiwai Point near Invercargill, NZAS produces some of the world's highest-quality aluminium using renewable hydroelectric power. As part of Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations, NZAS plays an important role in supplying responsibly produced aluminium to global markets.

Invercargill offers an enviable lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to some of New Zealand's most spectacular outdoor destinations, including Fiordland, Stewart Island, Queenstown, world-class fishing, skiing, hiking and wildlife experiences.

As a passionate equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from women and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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