Trades Assistant

AFFCO; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New Zealand meat processing company in Whanganui is seeking a self-motivated Trades Assistant to handle a variety of maintenance tasks including repairs, grounds maintenance, and painting. Ideal candidates should have mechanical aptitude, be effective communicators, and display a strong work ethic. This role requires flexibility with hours and a commitment to safety via pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to engage in pre-employment medical checks and drug screening.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Flexibility regarding varying starting and finishing hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide variety of repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct general grounds maintenance and painting.
• Perform repair work and greasing of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Effective communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

This role is based in Whanganui, however, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

The team at AFFCO Castlecliff is looking for a self-motivated, resourceful, hardworking Trades Assistantto join their ranks.

The successful applicant would be someone who is a solid all rounder, which would be willing and committed to carrying out a wide variety of repairs and maintenance both internally/externally of the plant. This self motivated individually would be taking the initiative in both the planning and processing of jobs unsupervised.

Their key responsibilities will include general grounds maintenance, painting, repair work and the greasing of machinery.

To be effective within this role the applicant would have the following traits:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Enthusiastic about problem solving.
• Strong work ethic.
• Effective communicator and a team player.
• Flexibility regarding varying starting and finishing hours.
• Be reliable, proactive and friendly.

Qualifications

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO engage in pre- employment medical checks and drug screening. By applying for this role, you agree to undertake the necessary pre-employment screening.

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