Mechanical Lead - Rotating Equipment

Are you an experienced mechanical professional with a solid background in pumps, motors, and gear drives? We're looking for a Mechanical Lead to oversee rotating equipment maintenance for our clients across the Wellington region.

This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for someone with a trade background who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, and keeping critical infrastructure running at its best.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overhauling pumps and other rotating equipment
• Installing and aligning pumps, motors, geared drives, and other rotating machinery
• Supporting installation and commissioning of other mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing faults and performing root cause analysis
• Conducting preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Collaborating with client operations teams to ensure equipment reliability and safety
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Mentoring junior mechanical staff and contractors.

• A mechanical trade qualification (e.g. Fitter Turner, Maintenance Engineer, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of practical experience with rotating equipment, ideally in water or industrial sectors
• Strong skills in alignment, vibration checks, and mechanical diagnostics
• A proactive approach with the ability to lead a small team or work independently
• Solid communication and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and quality

• Experience across other mechanical trades (e.g. fabrication, fitting, machining, or hydraulics)
• Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant equipment
• Familiarity with MS office and MS Teams

• Be part of a supportive team that values hands-on trade expertise
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

If you feel this role is for you and you have the required skills and experience, apply with your CV and cover letter at our careers site: https://careers.dialogfitzroy.com/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6785369.

Applications close 18 August 2025, or on appointment