Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Tradestaff Hawke's Bay is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Hawke's Bay client for an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a permanent full‑time opportunity based in Napier. This is a hands‑on role where you will lead a small maintenance team while ensuring plant, equipment, and building services are operating safely and efficiently. You will play a key part in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement projects. Location: Napier, Hawke's Bay Job Type: Full‑time | Permanent The Role As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping critical equipment and facilities running at peak performance while leading maintenance activities across the site. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise a small maintenance team and external contractors Plan and carry out preventative maintenance programmes Diagnose faults and coordinate breakdown repairs Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and site safety Assist with the design and installation of new equipment and automation projects Manage maintenance budgets, purchasing, and contractor relationships Ensure all maintenance work meets Health & Safety standards Requirements Relevant engineering or trade qualification Proven maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills Experience leading or mentoring a small team Good planning and organisational skills Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement Ability to work independently and make sound decisions Benefits Permanent role with long‑term career stability Diverse work across mechanical, electrical, and building services Supportive team with opportunities to contribute to improvement projects Work for a respected Hawke's Bay employer with modern facilities Competitive salary based on experience If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next permanent opportunity in Hawke's Bay, we would love to hear from you. Apply online today or contact Tradestaff Hawke's Bay for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr