Maintenance Engineer & Fitter – FMCG Plant (Shift)

Alliance Group Limited; Mataura; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance subsidies

5 weeks leave per year

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site first aid and physiotherapist

Job summary

Alliance Group invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter at the Mataura Plant to maintain, install and support plant operations and equipment, with a focus on minimizing downtime through effective maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a Fitter Trade Qualification and at least 5 years maintenance experience in an FMCG setting, with knowledge of bearings, hydraulics and conveyor systems. Shift work and safety are emphasized for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Fitter Trade Qualification is required.
• At least 5 years maintenance experience in FMCG processing environment.
• Knowledge of bearings, seals and gaskets, and alignment principles.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyor systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and repair machinery and processing equipment.
• Determine root cause and replace defective components.
• Address breakdowns to ensure minimum downtime.

Skills

Fitter Trade

FMCG maintenance

Bearings & seals

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Conveyor systems

Shift work

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

Alliance Group invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter at the Mataura Plant to maintain, install and support plant operations and equipment, with a focus on minimizing downtime through effective maintenance.

Ideal candidates have a Fitter Trade Qualification and at least 5 years maintenance experience in an FMCG setting, with knowledge of bearings, hydraulics and conveyor systems. Shift work and safety are emphasized for this hands-on role.