Dry Dock Maintenance Engineer

About us

Fullers360 has been in operation for just over 40 years employing 350+ with two main parts to our business, a fleet of high-speed passenger ferries and a fleet of modern buses. Through a reliable network and the passion of our people, Fullers360 ferries nearly 6 million customers every year, getting commuters to work and visitors to play.

Waiheke Bus Company ushered in the electric era for Waiheke Island, making it the first Auckland suburb with an electric bus fleet. Our ferries are soon to follow with our first hybrid electric fast ferry currently being built. A commitment to sustainability and the environment is in our DNA, we’re involved in the community and have a down-to-earth company culture.

About the role

As a Dry Dock Maintenance Engineer, you will be reporting into the Project Manager. Working within our passenger ferry fleet, your role will be to ensure the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of our vessels. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring there is minimal service disruptions to the network; through the diagnosis and resolution of targeted planned and unplanned maintenance. The role is Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm, with overtime and on-call work when needed.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Primarily conducting deep level maintenance as part of the Dry Dock and preventative maintenance program.

• Conduct in-depth inspections, maintenance tasks and repairs on vessel mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Troubleshoot and fault find issues to effect permanent repairs.

• Liaising with various internal stakeholders on all aspects of the job.

• Parts and inventory management.

• Contribute to preventative maintenance plans by generating detailed reports and documenting maintenance activities.

• Support the On Water Maintenance team and Response and Recovery team and external contractors as required.

• Participate in the on call roster.

• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.

About you

You will bring a high level of hands on technical expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be able to work autonomously conducting complex maintenance tasks and vessel repairs utilising your previous knowledge and experience to produce a high quality result.

Other key requirements that you will bring will include:

• You will hold a relevant trade qualification, marine engineering ticket, diesel mechanic/engineering qualification.

• Previous experience within the maritime industry is preferred.

• Confident in conducting mechanical maintenance tasks on diesel engines, generators, vessel systems including bilges, pumps, fuel systems, transmission and hydraulic systems.

• Be proficient at removing, dismantling, repairing, and reinstalling mechanical components such as propeller, shafts, pumps, actuators, and engine components.

• Proactively ensuring you are responsible for you personal health and safety, and that your actions and behaviours don't put others at risk.

• Work well in a team environment, with a passion for quality and a desire to complete the task right first time.

About our benefits and perks (T&C's apply)

• Free ferry travel for work and leisure for our full time permanent. employees

• Free hot beverages before, during or immediately after a shift/work hours and 50% discount on all other café items.

• For leisure (off duty/non-work related) all café purchases have a 50% discount.

• Free annual flu shots and EAP (employee assistance program).

• Access to discounted gym memberships (Auckland Council & Les Mills) and discounted healthcare (Southern Cross).

• Discount at SpecSavers for employees and their family.

*Previous applicants need not re-apply.

*Candidates must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

*Any information you provide will be used to evaluate your suitability to this position. We will hold onto your details for any future opportunities unless asked otherwise.