Services Engineer

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Dargaville seeks a skilled Services Engineer to join their team. You will oversee the operation of refrigeration and site services, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal applicants have a background in refrigeration systems and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Discounted staff meat sales

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in refrigeration or steam operation environments is advantageous.
• Knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Good knowledge of sound engineering principles on industrial processing sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of refrigeration and water services.
• Engage and organize contractors and service agents.
• Perform repairs and maintenance to minimize equipment failure.
• Ensure equipment returns to full capacity swiftly.
• Encourage a health and safety culture.
• Comply with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge in refrigeration systems

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

L3 or L4 or higher qualification in refrigeration and air conditioning

Tools

Refrigeration systems

Ammonia Refrigeration System

Cooling and heating equipment

Job description

About the Role

Silver Fern Farms Dargaville are looking for a motivated and skilled Services Engineer to join our engineering team who are crucial to keep our production running in a challenging, dynamic food production environment.

The Services Engineer is part of the site Engineering Leadership team and designed to generally work Monday to Friday with a total of 45 hours minimum a week. The successful applicant will be flexible and happy to adapt to our business needs. In return, we offer competitive salary, overtime opportunities for those who would like them, ongoing training and development opportunities, and you would be joining a stellar team of work mates who not only want to see you succeed but will support you along the way.

Our Services Engineers can be involved in refrigeration, external services projects and installation of new site equipment as well as a wide range of mechanical engineering applications across the plant. They are responsible for ammonia operations within the site and are considered the SME with regard to all external services relating to production capabilities. If you are interested in using your experience and skills on a large industrial food processing site, with a willingness for continuous improvement, and like the idea of working for one of New Zealand\'s largest food exporters, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• The Services Engineer is responsible for day-to-day operation of the refrigeration, ammonia and water reticulation and various site services and improvements as required.
• Engagement and organisation of contractors and service agents as required.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance to plant equipment to minimise equipment failure and increasing its reliability where possible.
• Ensure any plant breakdowns on equipment is back to full running capacity within the shortest time, whilst always ensuring yours and others health and safety.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the ammonia refrigeration, water reticulation, compressed air, hydraulic and other various site services
• Encourage a health and safety focussed culture through personal participation in H&S initiatives.
• Food hygiene regulations are complied with when working in areas controlled by MPI regulations.

About You

Previous experience in Refrigeration, and / or steam operation environments is advantageous. Having the ability to work as part of a team to ensure the stability of plant services and when required, identify faults and use analytical and problem-solving skills to provide top level of service to the area of ownership.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration systems (Preferably Ammonia Refrigeration System but not a must and have a passion to learn). Cooling and heating equipment, such as chillers, cold rooms, cold storages, heat pumps, boilers and air compressors etc.
• Good knowledge of sound engineering principals and repairs and maintenance procedures on a large industrial processing site - or a passion to learn in this environment.
• Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner and communicate this with those around you.
• Be self-motivated, willing to give things a go and capable of working both independently and within a tight knit team of engineering support.
• Organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in a challenging engineering environment and lead by example from the front.
• A L3 or L4 or higher qualification in refrigeration and air conditioning would be advantageous.

Why work at 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.

For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales through our onsite Butcher\'s Block, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s free on-site parking and a SFF uniform also.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay.

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.