Maintenance Engineer at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Hawera, Taranaki Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Repairs, Preventative Maintenance, Fault-finding, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Conveyors, CMMS, Health and Safety Compliance, Plant Reliability, Industrial Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga | About the Role We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Hawera site. You’ll provide essential engineering services, ensuring our processing equipment is maintained, safe, and reliable. Your work will include planned maintenance, breakdown response, and assisting with installations. Key responsibilities: * Carry out mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on processing equipment * Respond quickly and safely to breakdowns to minimise downtime * Support installation of new equipment and plant upgrades * Work closely with supervisors and operators to resolve issues effectively * Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety procedures Monday to Friday, between 5am and 4pm with overtime on weekends as required. Ōu Pūkenga | About You You are a trade-qualified engineer with experience in industrial or food production settings. You’ll have practical knowledge of mechanical systems, plant reliability, and health and safety practices. Strong problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. CMMS knowledge and electrical skills would be an advantage. You will bring: * A relevant trade qualification (e.g. mechanical, fitting, maintenance, or similar) * Experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in FMCG or food processing * Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and general mechanical systems * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure * Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer literacy (preferred) * Commitment to working safely and collaboratively in a team What we Offer: * Be part of a supportive, and fun team * Opportunity to work with industry leaders * Career progression – Plenty of room to development & gain skills * Discounted meat sales – Help feed your whanau This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for the challenge of working for a large progressive company that supports career development. Tono Mai | To Apply: We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay click on "Apply" below to submit your application today. Applications close 21 May 2026. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. You can see more about our commitments to our people and their work by visiting our Belong Here webpage: https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here [https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here]

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on processing equipment to ensure reliability and safety. This includes responding to breakdowns to minimize downtime and supporting the installation of new plant upgrades.