Processing Equipment Engineer

Goodman Fielder Pty Limited; Christchurch; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is seeking a Milk Plant Processing Equipment Engineer in Christchurch to take responsibility for the optimization, maintenance and continuous improvement of dairy processing equipment at our production facility. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and support quality and food safety objectives.

Key focus areas include improving pasteurizers, homogenizers and CIP systems, boosting throughput and energy efficiency while complying with HACCP and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Level 4 NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) with a maintenance engineering focus.
• Hands-on milk processing equipment and sanitary systems experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pasteurization, homogenization, separation and fluid handling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Improve dairy processing systems including pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators and CIP systems.
• Optimize plant throughput, yield and energy efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and control system issues and reduce downtime.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with HACCP and GMP standards.

Skills

Milk processing equipment

SCADA familiarity

PLCs familiarity

Sanitary piping design

Maintenance engineering

Education

NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) - Maintenance Eng

Tools

Welding ticket 2980

Job description

# Processing Equipment Engineer | Christchurch21-Oct-2026GF/2237BChristchurch| | || --- | --- || Category: | Site Engineering || Position Type: | Full Time || Attachments: | No File Attached || Application Close Date: | 11-Nov-2026 |### Job Description**The Company**At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done.**About the Role**We are looking for a Milk Plant Processing Equipment Engineer who will take responsibility for the optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of dairy processing equipment within a milk production facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operations while supporting production, quality, and food safety objectives.In order to make this happen, your responsibilities will include:* Improve dairy processing systems including pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.* Optimize plant throughput, yield, and energy efficiency.* Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issue and reduce downtime through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.* Ensure equipment and processes comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).**About You**In order to make this role a success you will be an experienced engineer preferably with experience in the dairy, food processing, or beverage manufacturing industry.Skillsets, qualifications and experience we are looking for include:* Level 4 NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) – Maintenance Engineering strand* Hands-on experience with milk processing equipment and sanitary systems (preferred)* Knowledge of pasteurization systems (HTST/UHT), homogenization, separation, and fluid handling systems (preferred)* Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation* Understanding sanitary piping design and hygienic standards* 2980 welding ticket (useful but not essential)**What we can offer**You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.What are you waiting for? Apply now.