Maintenance Engineer

Blue Sky Pastures; Morton Mains; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Southland is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to oversee mechanical operations on-site. The role involves performing essential plant repairs, preventative maintenance, and upholding safety and quality standards. Candidates should ideally have trade qualifications and experience with mechanical equipment, offering growth opportunities in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Health & life insurance

On-site health services

Qualifications

• Ideally trade-qualified or nearing completion of trade.
• Ability to respond quickly and prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical servicing of plant equipment.
• Perform breakdown response and root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate records using our maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support plant reliability by identifying areas for mechanical improvement.

Skills

Trade qualification mechanical fitter/maintenance engineer

Proven track record working hands on with mechanical plant and machinery

Strong mechanical background and diagnostic/fault finding skills

Familiar with planned maintenance schedules and routine inspections

Versatile mechanical skillset

Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Refrigeration and boiler experience

High standard of health and safety practices

Experience working within primary industries

Adaptable and team oriented

Job description

Blue Sky Pastures - Maintenance Engineer

Blue Sky is renowned for tender and succulent New Zealand grass fed lamb raised on our unique southern pastures. We have more than 30 years’ experience and investment in Southland, supported by 400 loyal employees. Our high-quality products supply global markets in more than 40 countries.

At Blue Sky we know that great people are the absolute key to the continued success of our business. With ongoing investment and our goal to be the best niche red meat company in the world by 2032 now is an exciting time to join a stable, quality focused and highly regarded Southland company.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Blue Sky team as a Maintenance Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of mechanical equipment on-site, performing essential plant repairs, and ensuring ongoing maintenance tasks. Each day brings new challenges, offering opportunities for professional growth and upskilling. We are looking for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who is ideally trade-qualified or nearing completion of their trade, with a strong track record of hands-on mechanical experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical servicing of plant equipment.
• Perform breakdown response and root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate records using our maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support plant reliability by identifying areas for mechanical improvement.
• Uphold high standards of food safety hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Assist with planned maintenance activities during the winter shut period.

Skills and Experience:

• Trade qualification mechanical fitter/maintenance engineer
• Proven track record working hands on with mechanical plant and machinery.
• Strong mechanical background and diagnostic/fault finding skills.
• Familiar with planned maintenance schedules and routine inspections.
• Versatile mechanical skillset with the ability to perform welding, machining, and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Refrigeration and boiler experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to respond quickly and prioritise tasks under pressure.
• High standard of health and safety practices.
• Experience working within primary industries.
• Adaptable and team oriented, with a flexible approach to shift work and the ability to work additional hours as required to meet operational demands.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow all H&S guidelines.
• Lead and model good H&S behaviours.
• Complete all assigned H&S training.
• Report any H&S issues promptly.
• Lead and model behaviours focussed on ensuring product quality.
• Actively monitor quality outcomes and act early to address issues.
• Support plant and systems audits.
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to the role, always look for ways to improve what we do and how we do it.
• Support others in driving improvements.

Blue Sky offers an attractive salary package, health & life insurance, plant meat sales, on site health services including physio, counselling and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a great family environment.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [emailprotected]. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and undergo a pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screening as a pre-requisite.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.