Night-Shift Maintenance Engineer – Bakery Ops

George Weston Foods; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training opportunities

Volunteer days

Parental support including paid carer

Free products

Study assistance

Job summary

Tip Top Bakeries is seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Engineer for night shifts at our Otahuhu site. The role provides round-the-clock support, focusing on mechanical engineering services, production collaboration, and downtime minimisation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with a trade qualification and ability to work rotating nights. Eligible for full-time employment with strong health and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate minimum of 7 years+ mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years+ engineering maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Trade qualification in Mechanical/Maintenance engineering.
• Must be able to work rotating night shifts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement preventative maintenance opportunities.
• Achieve maintenance and reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot faults and solve problems quickly.
• Improve operations to drive productivity and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production team and onsite leaders.
• Perform machining, milling and overhaul work.
• Maintain building and site repair standards.
• Assist commissioning of new machinery.
• Promote high H&S standards on shift.
• Partner with maintenance electricians on shift.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance experience in a factory

Trade qualification

Night shift capable

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Continuous improvement mindset

Independent and team player

Job description

Tip Top Bakeries is seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Engineer for night shifts at our Otahuhu site. The role provides round-the-clock support, focusing on mechanical engineering services, production collaboration, and downtime minimisation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with a trade qualification and ability to work rotating nights. Eligible for full-time employment with strong health and safety focus.