Maintenance Fitter at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Takapau, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Fitting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Systems, Conveyors, Pumps, Gearboxes, Valves, Pipework, Assembly, Installation, Alignment, Mechanical Adjustments, Problem-solving, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga /About the Role: We are looking for motivated and skilled Maintenance Fitters to join our engineering team who are crucial to keep our production running in a challenging, dynamic food production environment. Our Takapau site in Central Hawke's Bay is Silver Fern Farms largest dedicated lamb processing site, employing up to 950 people at the peak of the season. Takapau in the Central Hawkes Bay offers sunshine, vineyards, and wine trails. If you are seeking something a little different Waipakurau and Waipawa offers lively street markets artisan butchers and coastal adventures. Waimarama, Ocean Beach, Pourerere & Porangahau are some of the hidden gems offering wild beauty, fishing, hunting, and solitude. Lifestyle, family adventures, and a great sense of community is why you should consider relocating to the Central Hawkes Bay. You will be joining a team on the up and play a key role in implementing our vision for the Takapau site. In return, we offer competitive pay rates, OT allowances and great training/development opportunities. Our site operates both day and evening shifts Monday to Friday as well as occasional overtime on weekends. Ōu Pūkenga /About You: The successful candidates will have the below; * Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent with trade) (Trade non-negotiable) * Minimum 3 years post qualification experience * Proven work experience in mechanical fitting, installation, or maintenance. * Skilled in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and pipework * Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in team environments or independently. * Able to assemble mechanical machine components, including motors, conveyors, and sub-assemblies * Install and align equipment according to drawings and engineering specifications * Perform mechanical adjustments, checks, and verification of assets * Able to work safely and efficiently, following permit to work and site requirements. Previous experience in FMCG or transferrable production engineering environments would be an advantage, but the key is the ability to work as part of a team and utilise your problem-solving skills to provide top level service to the processing plant. Preferred candidates will have good interpersonal skills and an attitude for getting stuck in to get the job done as well as thinking outside of the box. Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms? Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment. For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), subsidised health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided. Tono Mai /To Apply: If you are interested in using your maintenance skills on a large industrial food processing site, and like the idea of working for one of New Zealand's largest food exporters, we look forward to hearing from you. Applications close 23rd March 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves keeping production running in a dynamic food production environment by performing mechanical fitting, installation, and maintenance tasks. Key duties include assembling components, installing and aligning equipment according to specifications, and verifying asset performance.