Plumber

Clutha NZ; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff meat sales

Paid sick leave

Subsidised health insurance

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Otago is seeking a skilled Plumber to join their maintenance team at Silver Fern Farms Finegand. This role involves providing plumbing and drainage services, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have a Plumbing and Gasfitting/Drainage Registration, proven plumbing experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include discounted staff meat sales and subsidised health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of practical experience in a plumbing or mechanical environment.
• Proven experience in plumbing and drainage.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plumbing, drainage, and sheet metal systems.
• Assist with new installations and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver projects and improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Current Plumbing and Gasfitting/Drainage Registration

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Plumber to join our maintenance team at Silver Fern Farms Finegand, one of New Zealand’s leading beef and lamb processing sites. In this role, you’ll provide plumbing and drainage services across the site, supporting production, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. If you’re hands-on, solutions-focused, and passionate about quality work, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Keep things flowing - maintain and repair plumbing, drainage, and sheet metal systems across the site.
• Build and improve - assist with new installations, upgrades, and hygiene equipment fabrication.
• Champion safety - lead by example and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate and contribute - work with a skilled team to deliver projects and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• A current Plumbing and Gasfitting/Drainage Registration (5 years of practical, hands‑on experience in a trade, plumbing support, maintenance, or mechanical environment.)
• Proven experience in plumbing, drainage
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Why Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

Benefits

For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), subsidised health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided.

How to apply

If you are passionate excited at the prospect of joining one of New Zealand’s largest red meat exporters, apply today. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay. Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. Please note that applications will be reviewed on application.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.