LVL Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Intepeople Human Resource Consultants; Nelson; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised health insurance

Job summary

Nelson Pine Industries seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the mechanical maintenance across its LVL plant at the Richmond site. You will manage a small team of mechanical fitters, coordinate staff and contractors, and ensure high standards of equipment reliability and safety.

You will drive preventative maintenance planning, coordinate shutdowns, and work closely with Engineering and Production to implement improvements that enhance plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Experience leading a small team of mechanical fitters and coordinating staff and contractors.
• Strong analytical approach with commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance across the LVL plant.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and drive maintenance improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and maintenance systems.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventative maintenance

Maintenance planning

Shutdown planning

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Permanent

1mo ago , from Intepeople Human Resource Consultants

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd operates a large modern Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) production line alongside three Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) lines at its Richmond site. They have built an excellent reputation for the quality and consistency of their products, reliability of supply, sustainable low environmental impact management practices and commitment to product and production development.

Nelson Pine Industries are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the mechanical maintenance requirements across their LVL plant. This role is responsible for ensuring plant equipment is maintained to a high standard, leading preventative maintenance planning and scheduling, coordinating planned shutdown activities and supporting ongoing improvements across the operation.

Working closely with the wider Engineering and Production teams, you will lead a small team of mechanical fitters and engage staff and contractors to complete maintenance activities, breakdown responses and improvement projects. You will also play an important role in identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, supporting maintenance systems and contributing to the ongoing success of the LVL operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional who enjoys a mix of technical problem solving, planning and leadership. A trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, would be an advantage. Key to your success will be your ability to lead and motivate a team, build strong working relationships across the business and take ownership of maintenance performance within your area of responsibility. With a strong analytical approach, excellent organisational skills and a commitment to health and safety, you will enjoy working in a hands-on environment where your contribution makes a real difference.

This is a rare opportunity to grow your career with a successful global business.

• Nelson Pine Industries offers a competitive remuneration package including fully subsidised health insurance.

Applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol screening.

Applications close on Friday 31st July 2026