Brewery Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trade (4-Shift Roster)

The HEINEKEN Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brewing company in Auckland seeks a Maintenance Fitter - Mechanical to join their Engineering team. This full-time role involves mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have a mechanical trade qualification and experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing. The role offers a rotating shift schedule and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Free health, life and income protection insurances.

Free monthly allowance of beverages.

50% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.

Generous parental leave provisions.

Free confidential counselling support.

Retail discounts and more.

Free parking.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification required.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Must have New Zealand work rights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance – reactive, planned and preventive.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and contribute to equipment reliability.
• Support TPM and continuous improvement across the Brewery.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Utilities teams.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification (NZCE or Advanced Trade Cert)

Experience in FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing

Proactive safety-first approach

Strong team player

Job description

Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland

Department/ Function: Engineering, Supply Chain

Type of Contract: Full time Permanent

DB Breweries is on the lookout for a hands-on and skilled Maintenance Fitter - Mechanical to join our Engineering team in Auckland. This is a full-time role on a 4-shift rotating roster, supporting our operations and ensuring our Brewery runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

You’ll be a key part of our maintenance team, helping to keep our machinery in top shape so we can keep delivering the high-quality products Kiwis love.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out mechanical maintenance – reactive, planned and preventive
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and contribute to equipment reliability
• Support TPM and continuous improvement across the Brewery
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Utilities teams

What we’re looking for:

• Mechanical trade qualification (NZCE or Advanced Trade Cert)
• Must have mechanical trade i.e fitter and experience in FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing
• Willingness to work 4-shift rotating roster
• Strong team player with a proactive, safety-first approach
• Must have valid New Zealand work rights

Be part of a proud Kiwi brewing legacy with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact every day.

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.

We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers,CAREfor people and planet,ENJOYMENTof life, and COURAGEto dream and pioneer.

We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:

• Free health, life and income protection insurances.
• Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero alcohol beverages.
• 50% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.
• A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
• Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
• As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
• Free parking.