Maintenance Technician at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

Otara, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude, Preventative Maintenance, Fault Finding, Team Collaboration, Food Safety, Quality Standards, Health And Safety, Problem Solving, GMP Understanding, Computer Literacy, Pneumatic Systems, Analytical Thinking, Initiative, Flexibility, Electrical Systems

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! Find out more at https://careers-nz.jacobsdouweegberts.com/ Job Description We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team on a 12‑month fixed-term, full‑time contract, working a dedicated morning shift. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our manufacturing site, ensuring all equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards to enable safe, efficient, and compliant production. With a strong mechanical aptitude, a background in preventative maintenance and fault finding, you’ll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving machine performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. While technical expertise is essential, we’re also looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, collaborating with others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture. In this role, you will report directly to the Maintenance Lead, working closely with both the Production and Quality teams to ensure plant reliability and performance are consistently optimised. In the role you will be responsible for: Performing reactive and preventative maintenance across all plant equipment and machinery Supporting capital projects and contributing to operational improvements Conducting mechanical fault finding and repairs, including pneumatic systems Ensuring changeover repeatability and developing equipment setup protocols Maintaining accurate documentation, including downtime logs and stock take records Updating and managing the preventative maintenance system (MEX) Supporting the development and rollout of SOPs and other process documentation Promoting food safety and quality standards across all maintenance activities Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements Championing health and safety practices throughout the site Being flexible to work Saturday shifts when required Qualifications We're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: A recognised Trade Qualification (Mechanical Engineering Level 4 – manufacturing/industrial) Maintenance experience in FMCG or similar environments Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills Understanding of GMP, food safety, and quality systems Computer literacy (Word, Excel, MEX - preferred) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Initiative, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to improvement Familiarity with basic electrical systems or controls would be a plus Valid Unrestricted Work Visa Additional Information Perks Competitive salary Enjoy half a day off on your birthday. Learning and development programs to support personal growth. Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases You think you're up for a new challenge? If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ([email protected]). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. Note: no applications are handled via e-mail. We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will perform reactive and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment and machinery while supporting capital projects and operational improvements. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure plant reliability and performance are optimized.