Summary: Join Specialised Engineering Services as a General or Mechanical Engineer, working on diverse projects including repair, maintenance, and mechanical work on various machinery. Highlights: 1. Work on a wide variety of engineering projects 2. Supportive and experienced team environment 3. Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction Join Our Team - Experienced General Engineer Wanted Location: Palmerston North Company: Specialised Engineering Services (Part of Higgins) We're looking for a skilled General or Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Specialised Engineering Services, based in Palmerston North. If you're passionate about engineering and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the Role In this role, you'll be involved in a diverse range of work including: * Repair, Maintenance and mechanical work on Sprayers, Trailers and Bulk tank Machinery. * Undertaking engineering works on new plant and machinery for the bitumen transportation and application industry. What You'll Bring * Minimum 5 years' experience in general or mechanical engineering * National Certificate in General Engineering, Mechanical - L4 * Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. * Welding certification to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1:2017 (advantageous) * Full, clean Class 1 NZ driver's licence (Class 2, forklift, and Dangerous Goods endorsements are a plus) * Skills in mechanical, maintenance and servicing of machinery. * Strong commitment to health and safety - for yourself, your team, and the public What We Offer * A supportive and experienced team environment * Competitive hourly rate * KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4% * In-house technical training and leadership development programmes * Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction * Educational support for you and your children * School holiday programmes and tutoring support * Discounts with partners including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung Specialised Engineering Services is part of the wider Higgins business, a leader in roading and civil infrastructure across New Zealand. We specialise in the manufacture, assembly, repair, and servicing of bitumen tanks and trailer equipment. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to be on a dynamic growth path. Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work! We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date. Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.