Services Engineer

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meat discount on-site

Paid sick leave from start of employ

confidential employee assistance with

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms is seeking a Services Engineer to join our Pacific Site near Hastings. You will operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration, water reticulation, boilers, hot water, and ventilation systems on a rotating day/night shift, with some overtime and weekends.

You will bring an engineering qualification and hands-on experience with industrial refrigeration, utilities, and compliance. A proactive, safety-first mindset and strong coaching skills are essential to support maintenance staff

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (trade, diploma, or degree in mechanical or services engineering).
• Experience with refrigeration, boilers or utilities in an industrial setting.
• Sound knowledge of compliance requirements, safe work practices, and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration and water reticulation systems.
• Oversee boilers, hot water, compressed air, and ventilation systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and restore full capacity quickly and safely.
• Support compliance with Building WOF, resource consents, and OSH requirements.
• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance staff in services areas.
• Contribute to energy conservation and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Industrial utilities experience

Troubleshooting under pressure

Safety-focused

Communication and coaching

Education

Engineering qualification (trade/diploma/degree in mechanical or services engineering)

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Te Tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a Services Engineer to join our Pacific Site, near Hastings. Reporting to the Services Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of key site services, including refrigeration, boilers, water, air, effluent, and ventilation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration and water reticulation systems
• Oversee boilers, hot water, compressed air, and ventilation systems
• Respond to breakdowns and restore full capacity quickly and safely
• Support compliance with Building WOF, resource consents, and OSH requirements
• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance staff in services areas
• Contribute to energy conservation and efficiency improvements

This role operates on a rotating day and night shift cycle: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm and 3:45pm-12:45am with occasional overtime and weekend work

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

You'll bring an engineering qualification with experience in services or utilities. Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, water reticulation, and effluent systems will set you up for success. You'll be safety-focused, technically skilled, and confident troubleshooting under pressure.

You Will Bring

• A relevant engineering qualification (trade, diploma, or degree in mechanical or services engineering)
• Experience working with refrigeration, boilers, or utilities in an industrial setting
• Sound knowledge of compliance requirements, safe work practices, and permit systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to coach and support others
• Computer literacy (MS Office, CMMS systems, technical documentation)
• A proactive and safety-first mindset

Te Ahurea /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 heavily discounted staff meat sales through our on-site Butcher's Block shop, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6 month anniversary required), and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling.

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.