Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Become Hamilton City Council’s Next Apprentice Maintenance Fitter!

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a change, this is your chance to join a team that keeps our city running. We’re seeking a motivated and reliable Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance Delivery team at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Earn While You Learn – We’ll cover the cost of your National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering while you gain practical, hands-on experience.
• Secure, Long-Term Career – Work for a trusted organisation with strong job stability and growth opportunities.
• Real Skills, Real Impact – From pump maintenance to welding and fabrication, you’ll learn skills that matter.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Routine inspections and maintenance to keep our plants operating.
• Mechanical repairs, rotating equipment servicing, welding, fabrication, and basic machining.
• Using technology to record work and maintain accurate documentation.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Minimum NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent experience) and a full NZ driver’s licence.
• A practical mindset and a passion for understanding how things work.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Resilience, self-motivation, and commitment to completing your qualification.

Perfect For You If:

• You’re a school leaver or already part completed some of your studies
• You’re a career changer looking for a hands-on role with training provided.
• You enjoy problem-solving and want to learn new skills in a supportive environment.

Not For You If:

• You’re not comfortable working with wastewater or confined spaces.
• You can’t commit to completing your qualification or being on call.