Hands-On Maintenance Engineer — Safe, Reliable Ops

Lineage Logistics; Mosgiel; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Volunteer time

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer based at the Mosgiel site in New Zealand. You will own site maintenance and reliability, ensuring critical operations run safely and efficiently, with responsibilities spanning preventative maintenance, breakdown response, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will maintain assets, diagnose faults, coordinate permits, and work with operations to minimise

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience.
• Experience managing contractor activities, permits, and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with operational teams.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using MEX or similar maintenance management systems.
• Exposure to industrial refrigeration environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance across site equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs.
• Manage and coordinate contractors on-site.
• Review permits, JSEAs, and ensure safe work practices.
• Investigate maintenance issues and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain assets including racking, dock levellers, doors, lighting, refrigeration systems, and site grounds.
• Monitor maintenance costs and support procurement processes.
• Work with operations to prioritise maintenance and minimise disruption.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical aptitude

Fault finding & troubleshooting

Contractor management

Safety & permits compliance

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (MEX or equivalent)

Job description

Lineage Logistics is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer based at the Mosgiel site in New Zealand. You will own site maintenance and reliability, ensuring critical operations run safely and efficiently, with responsibilities spanning preventative maintenance, breakdown response, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will maintain assets, diagnose faults, coordinate permits, and work with operations to minimise