Address About John Holland
At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
About the role
We are currently taking applications for a Trades Assistant within our Rail and Construction Services division in Drury, Auckland. We are seeking a reliable and motivated candidate to assist in undertaking quality maintenance, repairs and improvement and is looking for a long-term career in a rapidly growing industry. This is an amazing opportunity to develop new skills and become part of an award-winning team.
Responsibilities of the role include;
Work under the daily supervision of a qualified Fitter/Mechanic
Assist with the inspection, fault diagnosis, test, maintenance, installation, modification or repair as appropriate of mechanical equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner.
Assist in maintaining equipment to the required standard to ensure our client’s statutory and contractual obligations are met and its availability and associated performance is maintained.
Assist with delivery, offloading, inspection, storage, timely off-hiring and collection of plant.
Assist with the tracking and accountability of hired equipment.
Happy to conduct day to day tasks – Vehicle transport / certifications / workshop admin / etc…
Work as part of a small team to carry out all aspects of the planned and reactive maintenance on road and rail bound equipment.
Assist with mechanical installation work at a variety of locations.
Assist with inspections and site testing of installations to check compliance with current Standards and Regulations
Assist with maintenance and fault finding complying with current Standards and Regulations.
Assist with preparation of operational reports and Service & Maintenance Reports which also include any faults or failings that could affect operational efficiency of the equipment.
Be prepared to work overtime in the event of an emergency or if the operational environment requires.
Working closely with clients, colleagues and suppliers to ensure all maintenance is carried out with the least possible downtime and within budget.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy.
To be successful in this key role, you must have;
Good knowledge of mechanical plant with a desire to learn
General computer skills/IT literate with experience in computer data input and inquiry
Physically fit and able to be trained in safety procedures.
A clean driving license, preferably class 4.
The ability to work away from home.
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success. We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What’s in it for you.
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
