Maintenance Engineer

Stuff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a reliable, mechanically qualified person for a day shift Engineer role based in Christchurch. You will perform various electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair activities to support production.

Work with shift electricians to meet deadlines, maximise equipment availability, and apply sound judgement in a fast-paced environment. A strong focus on safety and problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Industrial background with mechanical/electrical maintenance experience.
• Familiar with pneumatic controls and motor drive systems.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working with mechanical components.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems on site.
• Collaborate with shift electricians and supervisors to meet production targets.
• Maximise equipment availability through planned maintenance.
• Fault find and troubleshoot using engineering diagrams.
• Work autonomously within a dynamic maintenance team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable, mechanically qualified person to fill our day shift Engineer role based in Christchurch.
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out various electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair activities.

Day to day you will be responsible for:

Working with shift electricians and supervisors to ensure production requirements and deadlines are met effectively and efficiently.

Maximising production equipment availability through the implementation of maintenance activities across all production areas.

Displaying sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.

Reacting quickly, fault finding, and working confidently with engineering diagrams.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have an industrial background.

Be familiar with pneumatic controls and motor drive systems, along with operating lathes, milling machines and welders.

Have 2+ years' experience working with mechanical components.

Show a high awareness of safety and safe work practices, adhering to company safety standards.

Have meticulous attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude.

Bring a flexible approach to fault finding and problem solving.

Be adaptable and able to quickly adjust to the changing demands of the business.

Hold yourself to a high professional standard.

Be self-motivated.

Show excellent written and oral communication skills.

Be able to understand and work with Computer Managed Maintenance Systems.

Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic maintenance team.

Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.