Junior Industrial Engineer

The Hr Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an Site Automation Engineer for a Mataura, Southland site-based role. The engineer will maintain and install industrial automation equipment, work closely with the Engineering Manager and site electricians, and support ongoing automation system improvements in a busy FMCG setting.

The role requires NZ-recognised engineering qualifications, strong coding and SCADA experience, and excellent English communication. NZ work rights are essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• NZ-recognised engineering qualification required.
• Experience maintaining FMCG processing plant equipment.
• Strong coding and programming skills with SCADA experience.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• NZ work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install industrial automation equipment and systems.
• Report to the Engineering Manager and work with site electricians.
• Support site automation with SCADA, VSDs, and PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to ongoing training and site growth.

Skills

Coding & programming

SCADA experience

English communication

Education

NZ engineering qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley

SCADA

PC hardware & LANs

Job description

Site Automation Engineer vacancy in rural Southland. Mon - Fri dayshift work Food processing site with stable growth & annual salary Mataura, SOUTHLAND site based role

Platinum Recruitment is once again partnering with a market-leader in FMCG processing, for an Automation Engineer to join them as they grow at a steady rate.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work for an established & recognized entity
• Be the go-to Automation specialist for the site
• Be able to grow & develop within this international company
• Competitive remuneration package
• One of NZ's fastest growing, affordable living regions

About the role:

You are responsible for the maintenance & installation of industrial automation equipment & systems for this busy site. Reporting into the Engineering Manager & working alongside site electricians.

Core Competencies & professional expertise required:

• Coding & Programming & experience with SCADA systems.
• Experience with VSDs, Allen Bradley
• FMCG processing plant maintenance experience
• Relevant NZ recognized Engineering qualification
• Computer literacy
• A good working knowledge of PC hardware and LANs
• Excellent English communication skills
• ONLY THOSE WITH NZ WORK RIGHTS CAN BE CONSIDERED: NZ Resident, Citizen, Open Work Visa no restrictions

Rewards:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package, job stability in this essential industry and heaps of on-going training & options for career growth

A broker acts as a professional intermediary between buyers and sellers, responsible for negotiating deals, managing transactions, and providing market advice across finance, insurance, or real estate. Core tasks include building client relationships, analyzing market trends, and processing legal and sales documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Find Clients by yourself. The company will not offer sales leads.

Meet with clients to find out their needs, explain services, and build trust.

Study current market data, prices, and economic trends to guide clients.

Negotiate contract terms, prices, and fees between parties to close deals successfully.

Process sales agreements, application forms, and compliance records accurately

Job Requirements

Must hold a valid and full finance license and have a finance master's degree.