Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Equippeople ·www.equippeople.co.nz
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EQUIP People are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy Wellington-based food manufacturing operation.
This role is focused on preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant and production equipment.
Duties include:
- Carrying out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Responding to machinery breakdowns and plant faults
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues and supporting plant reliability
- Maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gears, pneumatics and related equipment
- Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
- Completing maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately
- Maintaining strong health & safety and food safety standards
- Participating in an after-hours on-call roster when required
What We're Looking For
- Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant trade background
- Strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding experience
- Experience working within food manufacturing or FMCG environments highly regarded
- Good understanding of GMP and food safety standards
- Welding experience beneficial (TIG exposure advantageous)
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and safety focused approach
Important
- No overseas applicants
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
What's On Offer
- $40-$45ph depending on experience
- Stable long-term role with an established employer
- Investment in safety, systems, and plant reliability
- Supportive engineering environment with ongoing development opportunities
Apply Now
Apply now with your updated CV or contact Cole McKenzie at EQUIP People for a confidential discussion:
DDI 028 2550 5450
FREEPHONE 0508 327 927
This role is focused on preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant and production equipment.
Duties include:
- Carrying out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Responding to machinery breakdowns and plant faults
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues and supporting plant reliability
- Maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gears, pneumatics and related equipment
- Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
- Completing maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately
- Maintaining strong health & safety and food safety standards
- Participating in an after-hours on-call roster when required
What We're Looking For
- Mechanical Engineering qualification or relevant trade background
- Strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding experience
- Experience working within food manufacturing or FMCG environments highly regarded
- Good understanding of GMP and food safety standards
- Welding experience beneficial (TIG exposure advantageous)
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and safety focused approach
Important
- No overseas applicants
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
What's On Offer
- $40-$45ph depending on experience
- Stable long-term role with an established employer
- Investment in safety, systems, and plant reliability
- Supportive engineering environment with ongoing development opportunities
Apply Now
Apply now with your updated CV or contact Cole McKenzie at EQUIP People for a confidential discussion:
DDI 028 2550 5450
FREEPHONE 0508 327 927
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role?
Equippeople is hiring for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing job located?
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role with Equippeople is based in Wellington, NZ.
What does the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role pay?
Equippeople lists the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role at NZD 40–45 per hour.
Is the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Equippeople.
What experience level is the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing role?
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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