Published: 07/08/2025
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We're on the hunt for a self-motivated, skilled and qualified industrial maintenance fitter to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer, working Night Shift Monday to Friday (4.15 pm – 12.15am) Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, this hands on and fast paced role is based at our iconic manufacturing plant located in Papakura Auckland.
This role plays a pivotal part in the smooth running of our Papakura manufacturing plant and supports our operations team.
We're looking for someone who uses their initiative daily, who is keen to continue to further develop their existing knowledge by working with some state-of-the-art automated equipment and getting involved in some exciting new projects!
What you'll be responsible for:
What you'll bring to the role?
What can you expect in return? In addition to having plenty of snacks on hand you can expect to be part of a supportive working environment where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth opportunities, an inspiring leader and a focus on health and wellness to make your workplace more enjoyable!
This role plays a pivotal part in the smooth running of our Papakura manufacturing plant and supports our operations team.
We're looking for someone who uses their initiative daily, who is keen to continue to further develop their existing knowledge by working with some state-of-the-art automated equipment and getting involved in some exciting new projects!
What you'll be responsible for:
- Identifying, planning and implementing productivity initiatives and projects to effectively reduce downtime and improve OE and plant optimisation
- Ensuring planned preventative maintenance and system checks are completed to schedule and in a timely manner
- Diagnostic/repair work to resolve breakdowns Mechanical installations and repairs
- Maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic and steam generating systems
- Machining, welding and fabrication
What you'll bring to the role?
- You'll be a trade certified fitter or in Maintenance technician role.
- Proven experience working with computerised maintenance management systems
- Minimum of 2 years’ qualified experience within an industrial environment (food manufacturing or FMCG, with vertical form filling and flow wrap machine knowledge preferred)
- Excellent communications skills – you are great at keeping everyone in the loop!
- A love of teamwork – you enjoy working with others to achieve goals and are happy to lend a hand when needed, but also work well independently in a sole charge role
- Positivity and a solutions-focused approach- nothing is ever a problem!
- Initiative and ability to self-motivate and work unsupervised
- Commitment to Quality and Health & Safety and ensuring that best practises are followed in the workplace
- Eagerness to grow your career with us – you are keen to learn and open to new ideas!
What can you expect in return? In addition to having plenty of snacks on hand you can expect to be part of a supportive working environment where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth opportunities, an inspiring leader and a focus on health and wellness to make your workplace more enjoyable!