Job Description

Babcock is looking for a Diesel Fitter to join the Delivery team based in Devonport, Auckland

About the role

Step into a high-impact role where your deep marine engineering expertise will be fully utilised. This permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) offers the opportunity to work across ship and shore-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul of critical diesel propulsion systems. You’ll join a collaborative, safety-led team delivering essential engineering services in a technically challenging environment.

Working on complex marine machinery, you’ll take ownership of diagnosing faults, executing overhauls, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. With exposure to large-scale systems, drydock activities, and advanced maintenance practices, this role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capability and hands-on experience. If you enjoy solving problems, mentoring others, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

• $46 per hour (trade certificate essential)
• 1.5x paid after 40hrs
• 2x paid after 43hrs
• Additional benefits

About you

You are a highly experienced marine engineer with a strong background leading engine room operations and diesel maintenance activities. You bring deep technical expertise across propulsion, auxiliary, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. You are confident diagnosing complex faults, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and maritime standards. You enjoy hands-on work as well as mentoring others, and you take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable engineering outcomes every time.

Key Required Skills

• Advanced marine diesel engine overhaul and maintenance
• Fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical and control systems
• Strong knowledge of propulsion and auxiliary equipment
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid transfer systems expertise
• Experience with planned maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Leadership and team mentoring capability
• Drydock planning and execution experience
• Strong safety, compliance, and ISM code knowledge

Key Required Qualifications

• Trade Certificate (Level 4) in Engineering or equivalent
• NZ Class 1 Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Marine Engineering qualification (management level preferred)
• STCW or equivalent marine certifications (highly desirable

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

Delivery

Locally in New Zealand, we are actively growing our team to deliver some key projects for the defence and commercial sectors in Aotearoa. Our team of over 120 trades people work on the Devonport Naval Base in partnership with our customer, the Royal New Zealand Navy. As the Navy’s strategic maritime partner, we provide complete maintenance, repair and overhaul services to their entire Navy fleet. We also undertake ship conversions, life extensions, retrofits and major repairs, in both the drydock and in the water, for our customers.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #73809