Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) - Christchurch

Protecting the health of our water.
We believe that’s worth caring about.

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Maintenance Fitter with a passion for keeping essential systems running smoothly? We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Fitter to join our team of everyday heroes in Christchurch.

In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and repairing our pumps and storage facilities, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Day to day you will:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on pumps, storage facilities, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Carry out installations, upgrades, and calibrations of mechanical systems and components.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

What you’ll need:

• Mechanical engineering level 4 or equivalent, class 1 full driver’s license is a must!
• Proven experience in a Maintenance Fitter role, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work on-call and outside of regular hours as required.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits and culture:

We offer an inclusive and vibrant company culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are ever the same, and the opportunities are limitless. We also prioritise job security and are committed to supporting our people through good times and bad.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.