Join our evolving team of creative problem solvers!

Our Canterbury Street facility is where ideas become real - where we prototype, test, and push systems to their limits across adventure recreation, construction, transport, and industrial product development.

We're looking for a Senior Technician to help shape and maintain this environment, with real scope to make an impact. In this varied, hands-on role, you'll take ownership of our workshop and fabrication areas, keeping the facility safe, organised, and running at its best.

If you're passionate about advancing a high-functioning technical environment and helping those around you achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a permanent, full-time role based on-site in Christchurch. Occasional travel may be required in support of project work, both within New Zealand and internationally.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Hands-on project work, the amount of this will vary from time to time depending on workload and as your specific skills and experience are required.

What you'll bring:

To thrive in our flexible, dynamic team, you'll take ownership of your work, enjoy contributing ideas, and have confidence to challenge the status quo. You're comfortable making independent decisions and embrace uncertainty and change as opportunities rather than obstacles.

• The ability and passion to coach others, support training, and help build consistent ways of working - you lead by example and bring others along with you.

• A critical thinking mindset, great communication skills and a proactive approach to safety, housekeeping, and operational discipline.

• Broad hands-on experience in a workshop, testing, manufacturing, or technical facility environment.

• Strong practical knowledge of workshop equipment, fabrication processes, and technical asset care, alongside a methodical, detail-oriented approach to organisation and documentation.

• Experience coordinating maintenance, calibration, tooling, stores, and equipment readiness, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow issues through to resolution.

• Familiarity with technical test equipment such as load cells, sensors, data loggers, or electronic controlled test machines would be a genuine advantage.

• A Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), a mechanical trade qualification, or equivalent practical experience would also be an advantage.

About Holmes Solutions
We work with international clients in many industries including adventure recreation, construction, and roadside hardware. We cover everything from ideation and R&D, to testing, compliance and accreditation. It’s fair to say there’s never a dull moment in our design hub!

Why join Holmes Solutions?
We're a close-knit team that values innovation, practical thinking, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance. We believe in taking care of our people. Here's a snapshot of what you can look forward to:

• Financial - Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), KiwiSaver, profit share bonus, annual leave, and sick pay.

• Health & Wellbeing - Medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance, wellness allowance, an Employee Assistance Programme, and an onsite gym with classes available.

• Culture & Environment - A sociable, supportive culture with team lunches and events, plus great coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and snacks.

• Learning & Development - Training support and access to courses tailored to help you grow and achieve your career goals.

• Flexibility - While this is an on-site, facility-based role, we support flexible hours and recognise the importance of balance between work and life outside it.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a supportive, down-to-earth team working across a diverse and exciting range of development, testing, and technical facility operations.

Take your next step with us:
If you're ready to play a central role in keeping a busy engineering facility performing at its best and helping our talented team thrive - we'd love to hear from you!