We have a full-time, permanent position available at our Canterbury plant on Seafield Road, Ashburton. This role operates on a rotating roster, offering an excellent opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance.
About the Role:
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will support the Engineering team by installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment across the site. Your contribution will help keep our production processes running efficiently, safely, and in line with all regulatory requirements.
Our environment is fast-paced and hands-on, so we're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to take on a variety of maintenance challenges.
Key Activities:
- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems
- Perform routine preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and urgent repairs
- Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams
- Accurately document all maintenance work and equipment issues
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment when required
Skills we are looking for:
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter in a manufacturing or processing environment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong commitment to health and safety practices
- Willingness to work on a rotating roster
If you're a motivated and skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!
We deliver taste, nutrition, and wellbeing to the world with products made from New Zealand finest beef and lamb. Our values of atawhaitanga, noho haepapa, kaitiakitanga, auahatanga, and whakawhirinakitanga guide us to work together, follow through on our commitments, make improvements, and do our best to make sustainable decisions for the future.
We are committed to supporting and developing our people and we offer a competitive remuneration package. If you are motivated, have the skills and experience we require and want to be part of the exciting future of our company then we want to hear from you.
Applications close: 1st August 2025