To enter the job of a Maintenance Engineer, most employers would prefer you to have a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) and specialise in Maintenance Engineering in your final year. Previous experience in the Rail & Transportation industry will also be a huge benefit.
The personal requirements of a Maintenance Engineer will often include the following:
Maintenance Engineers can expect to do any of the following tasks:
With experience, Maintenance Engineers can progress into a supervisory or managerial role, or with further training, move into specialise areas such as Traffic, Rail, Signalling, Tunnelling or Substation Engineering, to name a few.
Entry: 32K – 40K per annum (NZD)
Experienced: 80K – 110K per annum (NZD)
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