Trades Assistant

Alliance Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional week of annual leave

Upskill with NZQA qualifications

Ongoing training and support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alliance Group – Nelson South, South Island is seeking an experienced Trades Assistant for our Nelson Plant. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance and diagnostic tasks, working alongside Shift Engineers to keep equipment running smoothly.

You will contribute to safe, high-quality processing outcomes by reporting faults promptly and performing repairs with attention to detail. Day shift with every second weekend off and a negotiable roster awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Mechanically minded with hands-on maintenance and diagnostics experience.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and quality work.
• Good problem-solving skills and practical mindset.
• Clear verbal and written communication, in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• A forklift licence is desirable and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Shift Engineers to complete maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure all engineering and support services operate at optimum levels.
• Report equipment faults and damages promptly.
• Perform repairs on faulty equipment and machinery.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Health and Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in engineering or fitting

Forklift licence (desirable)

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

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Alliance Group – Nelson South, South Island

At Alliance, we’re a purpose‑driven, global supplier of premium grass‑fed lamb, beef and venison. Our people on the ground play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality processing outcomes that support our farmers, communities, and long-term sustainability.

Our Nelson Plant is currently seeking an experienced Trades Assistant. Your duties will include:

• Working closely with Shift Engineers to complete any maintenance work and repairs.
• Ensure all Engineering and Support services for the plant are operating at optimum levels.
• Report any equipment faults and/or damages in a timely manner.
• Conducting repairs on faulty equipment and machinery.

Day Shift, with every second weekend off and a flexible roster can be negotiated during the week.

We are looking for someone who is mechanically minded and has experience inhands‑on maintenance and diagnostics.To be successful in this role you will also have:

• A high focus on Health and Safety.
• Good problem-solving with innovative thinking.
• A high level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience within a Manufacturing Environment.
• A forklift licence would be highly desirable.
• A trade qualification in engineering or fitting is highly desirable.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our behaviours (Care, Accountability, Communication, Team, Initiative and Courage) that underpin our way of working together.

On offer is:

• An additional week of annual leave
• Upskill yourself with an opportunity to obtain NZQA qualifications
• Ongoing support and training
• Access to our free employee assistance programme

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, then get in touch today.

With our ongoing commitment towards health and safety, you’ll undergo a pre-employment drug test that will form part of your application.

Applications will be assessed as they arereceived