Mechanical Workshop Technician Needed In New Zealand

If you’re a mechanically minded technician who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of returning industrial equipment to full working order, this role is worth your attention. Wallace Murray Electrical in Invercargill is seeking a Mechanical Workshop Technician to join our team, working across industrial pumps, electric motors, and gearboxes. This is a workshop-based role involving fault finding, strip-downs, rebuilds, and testing of rotating equipment used in demanding industrial environments. The work is varied, practical, and steady ideal for someone who takes pride in getting things right.

About the Company

Wallace Murray Electrical is a long-established Southland business with a strong reputation for quality work and reliable service. We specialise in industrial electrical and mechanical equipment, serving clients across the region who depend on us to keep their operations running. Our workshop team is supportive, experienced, and focused on doing the job properly. If you’re looking for a stable, full-time role with a company that values workmanship and looks after its people, you’ve found the right place.

What You’ll Be Doing

Diagnose Faults in Rotating Equipment: You’ll be the person figuring out what’s wrong with pumps, motors, and gearboxes—using your mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
Strip, Inspect, Repair, and Reassemble: Get hands-on with equipment, stripping it down, inspecting components, carrying out repairs, and rebuilding to factory standards.
Replace Bearings, Seals, Shafts, and Components: You’ll handle the common wear items that keep equipment running smoothly.
Carry Out Preventative Maintenance and Servicing: Not all work is reactive. You’ll also perform routine servicing to prevent breakdowns before they happen.
Perform Alignment and Precision Measurement: Use precision tools to ensure components are correctly aligned and measured.
Test Equipment: After repairs, you’ll test equipment to confirm it’s performing reliably and ready to go back to the customer.
Maintain Accurate Job Records: Keep clear records of work performed, parts used, and test results.
Contribute Positively to the Team: We work together, support each other, and take pride in what we achieve.

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid mechanical experience, ideally across one or more of the following:

Pumps
Gearboxes
Electric motors
General industrial rotating equipment

You will also bring:

Minimum 2+ Years’ Relevant Mechanical Experience: You’ve spent at least two years in an industrial or workshop environment, working with mechanical equipment.
Strong Mechanical Aptitude: You understand how things work and have a natural feel for mechanical systems.
Attention to Detail: You notice the small things that others might miss and you know they matter.
Confidence Using Hand and Power Tools: You’re comfortable with the tools of the trade and use them safely.
Ability to Read Drawings and Manuals: You can interpret technical documentation to guide your work.
Practical, Solution-Focused Mindset: When problems arise, you focus on finding solutions.
Reliability and Pride in Workmanship: You take ownership of your work and want it to be right.

Note: Formal pump-specific experience isn’t essential if you have broader mechanical exposure across motors, gearboxes, or similar equipment. If you’ve got the mechanical aptitude and experience, we’re interested.

What We Offer

Full-Time, Stable Workshop Role: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week.
Competitive Pay: $30 – $38 per hour, depending on experience.
Tool Allowance: Paid per hour worked to help with your tools.
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours.
Private Healthcare: We look after your wellbeing.
Supportive and Experienced Team: Work alongside people who know their stuff and are happy to share knowledge.
Opportunities for Skill Development: Grow your skills and take on new challenges.
Long-Established Southland Business: Join a company with a strong reputation and deep roots in the community.

Why Join Wallace Murray Electrical

Varied, Interesting Work: No two days are the same. You’ll work on different equipment, different faults, and different challenges.
Workshop-Based, Not on the Road: If you prefer being in the workshop rather than driving between sites, this role offers that stability.
Pride in Workmanship: We do the job right, and we take pride in sending equipment back to customers that’s better than when it arrived.
Supportive Team Environment: You’re not on your own. Our team works together and helps each other succeed.
A competitive hourly rate between $15.00 and $20.00.
Career Development: With a long-established business, there’s opportunity to grow and develop your skills over time.

How to Apply

If you’re a mechanically minded technician looking for a stable, workshop-based role in Southland, we’d like to hear from you.

You’re welcome to:

Apply with your CV outlining your mechanical experience
Get in touch directly to register your interest
Drop by the workshop for a chat

Click apply now or reach out to start a conversation about joining the Wallace Murray Electrical team.