• Dunsandel location
• Full time permanent position
• Monday – Friday + on call Saturday (every 3rd Saturday)
• Salaried position + vehicle for work use

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our compositing site based in Dunsandel. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team, working together to provide planned and preventative maintenance, engineering and mechanical services to our composting site.
Meadow Mushrooms are the leading producer of mushrooms in NZ and are a thriving business with strong family values. We have a team of close to 500 people from within the Canterbury region. We are a diverse workforce with people from many different cultures. As a market leader with a strong reputation for excellence and sustainability you will notice a difference. Be part of a business that offers state of the art technology along with a passionate workforce to deliver quality mushrooms to major retailers across NZ. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to be part of a company that champions the success of its people.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, in a fast-paced working environment. Your flexibility and willingness to lead, learn, and pull together with other team members will help you stand out in this role.

• Permanent, Full-Time salaried position
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - (On call Saturday morning every 3 weeks)
• 7am start
• Vehicle provided for work purposes
• May be required to work at our Hornby site on occasion

The Role:

• Working as a qualified Maintenance Engineer
• Performing reactive, preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance
• Providing mechanical and engineering services (e.g. welding)

• Maintaining knowledge of current H&S legislation and Meadows H&S systems and procedures
• Provide mechanical resources to enhance efficiency and support operational goals at the site

You Will Have:

• A relevant trade qualification (fitter turner/fitter welder), boiler experience would be advantageous
• Proven engineering work experience; work experience in manufacturing or food production environments is preferable
• Have demonstrated a commitment to Health and Safety
• The ability to analyse and problem solve, including conducting root cause analysis and making recommendations
• Experience working as part of a team and good communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills; have the ability to assess and prioritise work
• Be detail orientated
• Familiar with food safety, and HACCP systems is desirable

Applicants for this role should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, and currently be residing in New Zealand. This role would not suit someone looking for short term employment, therefore, only candidates with more than 12 months on their visa will be considered.
Short listed applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment and drug test.
How to apply:
Complete the application form below


Contact:
Emily Byers
Recruitment Advisor
Meadow Mushrooms
033443962


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https://meadowmushrooms.co.nz/