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Earn c$240k+ Running Your Own Engineering Business

$553,000

Wanganui East, Manawatu / Whanganui

Earn c$240k+ Running Your Own Engineering Business

Are you an experienced engineer, looking to become your own boss and earn c$240,000+, while still being involved on the tools? This opportunity could be for you.
This long-standing business has many well developed client relationships within its local community. These include an ongoing role managing repairs, maintenance and plant shutdowns at a large factory complex.Key business strengths:
• Long established business and client base
• Broad range of services, from general light engineering to plant maintenance and repairs
• Ongoing relationship with major client produces c50%-55% of revenue
• This relationship dates back around 35 years
• Good levels of future work in the pipeline
• Can be run by a single working owner with good hands-on engineering skills
• Single location, predominantly Monday to Friday operation
• Only 6-7 employees, including part-time/casual staff
• Experienced and trained staff with industry qualifications and accreditations
• Well equipped workshop with all required plant, vehicles and tools
• Prompt and reliable customer payments
• All purchases are local, with no importing
• Fundamentally simple business model



The current owner works around two to three days a week on the tools. The new owner can either reduce this commitment by adding a further employee, or continue the hands-on role themself.

The turnover and profit figures are projections for the year to 31 March 2027.

Please complete the confidentiality agreement and Jonathan Barrett will be in touch.

Jonathan Barrett, 021 538 194, jonathan.barrett@linkbusiness.co.nz
*Please refer to the LINK website for full disclaimers.
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Timestamp: 20261102034503

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Last updated: 2nd November 2026

Summary

Property Type
Business
Contract Type
For Sale
Location
 Wanganui East
State
 Manawatu / Whanganui
Price
$553,000
Category
  • Manufacturing/Engineering

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Contact

Jonathan Barrett