Our People
At Aimex Service Group we have 10 engineering teams, specialising in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Fabrication, Fitting & Diagnostics, Hydraulics, Engine Reconditioning, Machining, Shipwright Services, Engine Sales & Parts Procurement, Electrical and Fuel Services.
The commitment and passion our people have for what we do is what makes Aimex Service Group first choice for engineering excellence. Read more about some of our team below, or contact Aimex directly.
Senior Management
MARK TEECE
OWNER / DIRECTOR
Mark has an extensive background in mining and marine engineering. Mark has been a Chief Engineer, Assistant Superintendent and then Superintendent for Sealords looking after a fleet of vessels ranging from 42mtrs to 90mtrs and up to 10 vessels both in New Zealand and International waters.
While Mark is busy with Aimex he still contracts back to Sealords to manage the engineering requirements on a deep sea trawler working out of Mauritius. With Marks excellent knowledge, he commenced working at Aimex in 2014 as a Technical Director, however Mark has been a part owner of the business since 2003.
CRAIG BOOTE
OWNER / DIRECTOR
Craig brings a wide range of business and technical skills to the Aimex table as an active Director in the company. Being the Chief Executive and co-owner of Westfleet Fishing, having started it from scratch as a teenager working on fishing boats, Craig is no minnow in the world of commercial fishing and marine engineering.
Holding the rights to 5000 tonnes of quota and six well equipped Vessels, Westfleets recently opened a new $10m processing factory in Greymouth being the last part of the puzzle for the company in its preparations for expansion. With plans to buy and build more vessels, Craig’s extensive knowledge and experience of the Marine Industry is a total asset to Aimex, and brings great strength to the strategic planning and vision for the future of the business.
LEE WOOD
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lee joined the Aimex team in September 2023. Over the past 25 years, Lee has developed his knowledge in the Mining, Energy, Defence and Construction sectors in both the UK and Australia.
He is responsible for implementing the strategic decisions and policies of the company, with a strong focus on safety culture, innovation, people development and the group’s financial performance.
Lee is committed to delivering technological innovation, targeting new business opportunities and fostering strong relationships with clients, partners and employees to drive the future direction of the business.
ROSS HARVEY
ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER
Ross started in the engineering business by completing his apprenticeship with Anchor Dorman Limited as a Boilermaker/Welder. He gained extensive project management and boat build experience over the next 20 years with multiple engineering companies in New Zealand.
He has been with Aimex from the start in 2009 and coordinates, prepares, estimates and creates comprehensive and detailed quotations for all the upcoming scheduled work and new vessel builds.
At Aimex Service Group he works with customers to create cost effective solutions for major refits, new vessel builds and major vessel surveys.
Apprenticeships
We as a team focus on the future and understand the importance of supporting new and young talent into the Marine Engineering Industry. We encourage and support young or adult staff to complete their apprenticeships and become fully trained tradesmen in the fields of their choice. We have an internal program designed to ensure this is achieved with the minimum of financial fuss for the apprentices, as we understand the cost burden of such training. We have a development and retention plan in place to ensure any apprentices that work in the Aimex family become fully qualified, highly trained tradesmen who can develop and grow within the business with a full future career path mapped out.
For any enquires into our apprenticeship program please go onto our careers page and send us your details. We would be more than happy to engage.
Careers with Aimex
We welcome all expressions of interest to join our team.
Head to our Work With Us page, where you can see our current vacancies, or register your interest for any future opportunities with Aimex.