Civil Maintenance Technician (Level 1)
About us:
E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.
Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa.We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.
Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a skilled Civil Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering Services team at Auckland Airport. In this full-time, permanent role, you will deliver both planned and reactive civil maintenance services across the airport precinct.The position involves working both night and day shifts during runway closures within the same week, with a requirement to be available for on-call duties. The starting pay rate is $27.04 per hour, with opportunities for progression to higher rate of $30.63 within the team once deemed competent in core tasks.
We offer great benefits:
- Life and income protection insurance
- Free car parking (while you work and travel!)
- Shift Allowances on top of base salary
- Overtime rates and Night rates
Your key responsibilities are:
- Undertake preventative, corrective and/or responsive maintenance work
- Carry out regulatory inspections and manage critical spares
- Conduct asset preventative and predictive inspections
- Manage contractors on site and ensure all records are up to date
- Conduct first response to airfield pavement faults
- Delivery of the preventative maintenance scheduled tasks
- Engaging with internal stakeholders.
- Work with other team members to undertake pavement maintenance tasks such as asphalt patch repairs, concrete repairs, drill & spike, epoxy injection and various other maintenance tasks
- Being able to work during the runway closures.
- Adhere to all health and safety and maintenance procedures and processes
What you’ll bring to the role:
At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.
To ensure your success in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Civil Trade, roading and construction related roles.
- Leadership skills with the ability to influence, combined with the ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders.
- Well-developed skills as a team contributor, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively at different levels.
- NZQA Level 1 Traffic Management (desirable but not compulsory)
- Full Class 1 and 2 NZ Manual Driver’s license
- Forklift license and traffic management (desirable but not compulsory)
- Good verbal communication skills
- A positive can-do attitude
Apply today:
It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.
If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.
Attention Recruitment Agencies: Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model, and we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role.
Applications close on the 19th Sept at 5pm, But please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.
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