Maintenance Fitter at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Takapau, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical fitting, MIG welding, TIG welding, Boiler maintenance, Fault finding, Plumbing, Equipment installation, Equipment alignment, Problem solving, Teamwork, Safety compliance, Preventative maintenance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga /About the Role: We are looking for motivated and skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our engineering team who are crucial to keep our production running in a challenging, dynamic food production environment. This role is dayshift, between the hours of 5am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. 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 are a few reasons 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 candidate 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 MIG & TIG welding * Skilled in boiler maintenance, operation and fault finding * Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in team environments or independently. * Experience with general plumbing; installation & adjustments of water mixers and unblocking of drains & gutters, including repairs * Install and align equipment according to drawings and engineering specifications * 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. 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 5 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.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Fitter will perform mechanical maintenance, welding, and equipment installation to ensure the continuous operation of the food production facility. They will also be responsible for boiler maintenance, plumbing repairs, and troubleshooting technical issues within the plant.