Hands-On Factory Engineer: Keep Seafood Production Moving

Sanford Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Limited is seeking an experienced Factory Engineer to join our Engineering Maintenance team based in Havelock, Marlborough. This hands-on role focuses on fault finding, keeping machinery running, and supporting a busy seafood processing operation.

You’ll work across mechanical equipment, carry out preventative maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to keep production moving safely and efficiently. Strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering trade qualification or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in factory or industrial maintenance, ideally within manufacturing, food or beverage.
• Strong mechanical skills, including experience with rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be an advantage.
• A strong focus on safety and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays, overtime or support other shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting production equipment and plant.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns.
• Working across pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, valves and other mechanical equipment.
• Completing mechanical fitting, welding and fabrication work.
• Supporting shutdowns, projects and equipment upgrades.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and identifying recurring issues.
• Working closely with production, quality and engineering teams.
• Contributing to improvements in equipment reliability, safety and performance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering trade qualification

Job description

Sanford Limited is seeking an experienced Factory Engineer to join our Engineering Maintenance team based in Havelock, Marlborough. This hands-on role focuses on fault finding, keeping machinery running, and supporting a busy seafood processing operation.

You’ll work across mechanical equipment, carry out preventative maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to keep production moving safely and efficiently. Strong safety awareness is essential.