Maintenance Engineer

Lineage; Mosgiel; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retail discounts via Boost Scheme

8 hours of paid volunteer time

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Lineage Logistics Mosgiel seeks a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to own site maintenance and reliability across our Mosgiel facility. You will lead preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and coordinate contractor activities to keep critical refrigeration and loading equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager, work with operations teams to prioritise maintenance, manage permits and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive and reactive maintenance across site assets.
• Strong fault diagnosis and repair skills in industrial environments.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work with operations teams to minimise downtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on site equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs.
• Coordinate and manage on-site contractors, permits and safety procedures.
• Monitor maintenance costs and support procurement processes.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Contractor management

Health & safety

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.______________________Maintenance Engineer______________________- Enjoy a diverse, hands-on role with plenty of variety and challenge- Be the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient operations- Make your mark by contributing ideas that improve performance and reliabilitySummaryTake ownership of site maintenance and reliability, ensuring critical operations run safely and efficiently every day.Maintenance Engineer, MosgielAre you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and working in a fast-paced operational environment?We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team, based at our Mosgiel site and supporting our French Street facility. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently across our sites. You'll enjoy a varied role that combines preventative maintenance, breakdown response, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.About the RoleReporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining site assets and equipment to minimise downtime and support the smooth operation of our facilities.Key responsibilities include:Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance across site equipment and infrastructureDiagnosing faults and carrying out repairs in a timely mannerManaging and coordinating contractors on-siteReviewing permits, JSEAs, and ensuring safe work practices are followedInvestigating maintenance issues and implementing effective solutionsMaintaining key assets including racking, dock levellers, doors, lighting, refrigeration systems, security bollards, and site groundsMonitoring maintenance costs and supporting procurement processesWorking closely with operational teams to prioritise maintenance activities and minimise business disruptionSupporting a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellenceAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you'll bring:A trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, or equivalent practical experiencePrevious experience in a similar maintenance roleStrong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experienceExperience managing contractor activities, permits, and health & safety requirementsThe ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with operational teamsStrong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skillsHighly regarded but not essential:Experience using MEX or similar maintenance management systemsExposure to industrial refrigeration environmentsWhy Join Us?Diverse and hands-on engineering roleSupportive team environment with strong safety focusOpportunities to drive continuous improvement initiativesWork across a broad range of equipment and assetsBe part of a business that values Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold decision-making, and Servant LeadershipIf you're a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys keeping operations running smoothly and takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and become part of a team committed to operational excellence and safety every day.Why Lineage?Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We're focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.BenefitsLineage provides a safe, stable and reliable work environment and offers;Competitive payRetail discounts as some of New Zealand's largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme)8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the communityAn employee assistance programmeOrganic