Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Fixed-term) | Wiri

George Weston Foods; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

On-the-job training

Mentoring

Competitive apprentice wages

Job summary

Tip Top Bakeries, part of George Weston Foods, invites applications for a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Fixed-term) at our Wiri site. This hands-on role combines maintenance work with formal trade training in a fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing setting.

You’ll gain practical skills in mechanical maintenance and reliability, work with an experienced team, and complete your trade qualification while contributing to daily maintenance, breakdown response and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical/maintenance engineering and how things work.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and take direction.
• A strong safety mindset.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, repair and installation of production equipment.
• Learn to diagnose and fix mechanical faults under supervision.
• Support planned maintenance activities and shutdown work.
• Work safely and to food safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Attend block courses and complete apprenticeship study requirements.
• Document work completed in the maintenance system (MEX).

Skills

Interest in mechanical maintenance

Willingness to learn

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

NCEA Level 2

Tools

Maintenance system (MEX)

Job description

Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Fixed-term) | Wiri

Tip Top is looking for a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join our Engineering team at our Wiri site. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a trade qualification while working on real production equipment in a fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing environment.

About the role

You'll work alongside our experienced engineering team, gaining practical skills in mechanical maintenance and reliability while completing your trade qualification. You'll be involved in day-to-day maintenance, breakdown response, planned works and capital projects across the site, with support and mentoring from qualified tradespeople throughout.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the maintenance, repair and installation of production equipment
• Learning to diagnose and fix mechanical faults under supervision
• Supporting planned maintenance activities and shutdown work
• Working safely and to food safety standards in a manufacturing environment
• Attending block courses and completing your apprenticeship study requirements
• Documenting work completed in our maintenance system (MEX)

What we're looking for

• A genuine interest in mechanical/maintenance engineering and how things work
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and take direction
• A strong safety mindset
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent (Maths and/or Workshop Technology an advantage)
• Full driver's licence preferred

What we offer

• A fully funded trade apprenticeship with on-the-job training and mentoring
• Exposure to a wide range of equipment and engineering work
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and development
• Competitive apprentice wages, increasing as you progress through your qualification

A genuine pathway to a qualified trade role within the business.

Why Tip Top Bakeries?

At GWF, we’re committed to creating a high-performance culture that supports growth, innovation, and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to develop your career across a diverse and growing organisation.

Ready to Rise with Us?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of one of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, we’d love to hear from you.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening tests which include a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So, we can get to know you in the best possible way, we’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to [e-mail]