About Gallagher

At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.

Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.

About the roles

We have two Maintenance Engineer vacancies within our Hamilton Manufacturing team:

• Day Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. You’ll play a critical role in supporting production teams to meet schedules and delivery commitments.

You will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules

• Respond to breakdowns and complete timely repairs

• Identify machine faults and recommend reliability improvements

• Use our CMMS to record work and maintenance activity

• Support Lean/5S and continuous improvement initiatives

• Participate in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and root cause analysis

• Raise purchase orders and gather quotes for mechanical work

• Work closely with supervisors, production teams, and external contractors

• Help maintain a safe, organised, and high-performing work environment

About you

You’re a practical, trade-qualified engineer who enjoys hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You think ahead, solve problems methodically, and take pride in keeping plant and equipment running reliably.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Degree or technical certification in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field, Level 4

• At least 3 years’ experience as a trade-qualified engineer in manufacturing

• Strong mechanical fault-finding capability

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, or fabrication (desirable)

• Knowledge of PPS/root cause analysis and Lean principles

• Ability to work unsupervised with excellent time management

• Solid IT skills; experience with Excel or SAP is advantageous

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Working at Gallagher

Joining Gallagher means being part of a global technology leader that invests in its people, its plant, and long-term careers.

What we offer:

• Choice of day or afternoon shift to suit your lifestyle

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses

• Free on-site parking and subsidised café

• A supportive, safety-first team culture

If you take pride in proactive maintenance and enjoy making a real impact on plant performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join #TeamGallagher!