Maintenance Engineer

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing team. The role involves performing maintenance and providing mechanical services in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant trade qualifications and experience, and a commitment to Health and Safety practices. Join a supportive and dynamic team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering work experience in manufacturing or food production environments preferred.
• Commitment to Health and Safety practices is essential.
• Experience with food safety and HACCP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance.
• Provide mechanical resources to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Mechanical services

Health and Safety knowledge

Team communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisation skills

Education

Relevant trade qualification (fitter turner/fitter welder)

Electrical certification or registration

Job description

Join a team of 5 Maintenance Engineers, that provide planned and preventative maintenance, engineering and mechanical services to our Hornby based site. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, in a fast-paced working environment.

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

About Us:

At Meadow Mushrooms, we take pride in being New Zealand’s largest producer of fresh hand-picked quality mushrooms. Our talented and diverse Meadows community ensures a weekly supply of 9 million mushrooms are delivered to major retailers throughout New Zealand.

We believe that our success comes from valuing our people. This belief is embodied in our core values: We are Creators, We are Specialists, We are a Community. Our values guide every aspect of the way we operate.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Our community make all the difference.

You Will Have:

• A relevant trade qualification (fitter turner/fitter welder), boiler experience would be advantageous
• Electrical certification or registration 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
• 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.