Brewery Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Shift Rotations)

Heineken; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Beer & beverage perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

DB Breweries is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to keep our Waitematā Brewery running at its best. You will perform planned and preventative maintenance on brewing and utilities equipment while supporting continuous improvement and safety standards.

This hands‑on role requires a Mechanical Trade Certificate or NZCE and 5+ years in food or beverage environments. A rotating shift roster and on‑call duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade certificate or NZCE (Mechanical).
• 5+ years' maintenance experience in food, beverage, manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, safety‑first approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance across brewing and utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support operation, maintenance, and inspection of utility assets across the site.
• Inspect, repair, and rebuild hygienic process valves, actuators, seals, and related brewery equipment.
• Work closely with operators and maintenance teams to ensure reliable plant performance.
• Support continuous improvement and best‑practice maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Participate in both AM and PM shifts as required.
• Join the weekly on‑call roster once fully trained and competent.
• Provide support to the operational maintenance team during critical maintenance activities and brewery shutdowns when required.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Safety-first

Team player

Education

NZCE (Mechanical) / Mechanical Trade Certificate

Fitter & Turner preferred

Job description

DB Breweries is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to keep our Waitematā Brewery running at its best. You will perform planned and preventative maintenance on brewing and utilities equipment while supporting continuous improvement and safety standards.

This hands‑on role requires a Mechanical Trade Certificate or NZCE and 5+ years in food or beverage environments. A rotating shift roster and on‑call duties are part of the job.