Industrial Engineer

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Free on-site parking

PPE provided

Job summary

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd in Auckland is seeking a qualified Shift Engineer to keep a busy FMCG factory running smoothly. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment across multiple product and packing lines, working closely with the production team.

Two positions are available: Day shift and Night shift, with rotating hours and weekend coverage as needed. We value initiative, teamwork and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement for reliable plant performance.

Qualifications

• Background in FMCG manufacturing across product and packing lines.
• Experience with line machinery in a factory setting.
• Willing to rotate day/night shifts including weekends.
• Proactive, reliable team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment across multiple production and packing lines
• Diagnose and resolve faults to reduce downtime
• Rotate through day and night shifts, including weekend coverage
• Support Engineering team in a 2IC capacity
• Update equipment/circuit records after changes or modifications

Skills

FMCG manufacturing

Line machinery

2IC capacity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

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Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd – Auckland, North Island

As aShift Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the factory running smoothly by working closely with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues across multiple product and packing lines.

About the Role

If you're an experienced, hands-on engineer who values efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to join a proudly New Zealand-owned company producing products loved across the country.

Think of this as a kitchen environment, on a larger scale. As a Shift Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the factory running smoothly by working closely with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues across multiple product and packing lines.

We currently have two positions available — one on night shift and one on day shift. Both roles require the flexibility to rotate through shifts, including covering weekend shifts, as needed.

Shifts

Day -7:00am – 3:15pm

Afternoon - 2:45 pm - 11:15pm

Night shift - 11:15pm - 7:15am

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment across multiple production and packing lines
• Diagnose and resolve faults in a timely manner to reduce downtime and keep the plant running smoothly
• Rotate through day and night shifts, including providing weekend coverage as required
• Support the Engineering team in a 2IC capacity where needed
• Update equipment/circuit records after any changes or modifications are made

About You

We're looking for a qualified Engineer with a solid background in FMCG manufacturing, ideally within a food or factory environment, along with hands-on experience working with line machinery. Experience as a good 2IC Engineer is highly regarded.You'll be someone who takes initiative and pride in their work, is a proactive team player and problem solver.

• Background in FMCG manufacturing, working across product and packing lines
• Experience working with line machinery in a factory or industrial setting
• Able and willing to work rotating shifts (day/night) and be flexible across hours, including weekends
• Reliable, down to earth, responsible and uses their initiative

About the Company

Be part of a well-established, trusted New Zealand business recognised for its stability, long-term career opportunities, and strong community values. The company fosters an inclusive, supportive culture where every employee is valued. Enjoy ongoing growth and training within a flat organisational structure that encourages collaboration and personal development.

• Growing, stable, NZ-owned and operated business with a long-standing team and staff
• Paid overtime at time and a half, free on-site parking, and PPE provided

If this is a role you are excited to hear more about please reach out to either Stacey for more information!