Maintenance Technician (NZ Overseas Employment)

Addiction Pet Foods; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 580,832 - 871,248; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Pet Foods in New Zealand is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our pet food manufacturing equipment safe, reliable and compliant. You will perform planned preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, support shutdowns and changeovers, and maintain accurate work records in Limble CMMS.

This role emphasizes safety, GMP, and proper handover discipline. Reporting to the Engineering / Maintenance team, you’ll contribute to high uptime, work across shifts as needed, and participate in

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing and extrusion machines.
• Technical diploma or trade qualification in Mechanical/Electrical.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and basic drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and record results in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot faults, diagnose root causes, and perform corrective repairs within trade scope; escalate when needed.
• Ensure safety, GMP/hygienic practices, LOTO and permit-to-work compliance during maintenance and handovers.
• Close work orders accurately in Limble with actions, parts used, time, and evidence; provide shift handover notes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CMMS discipline

Reading drawings/schematics

Safety & LOTO

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical / Electrical trade qualification

Technical diploma

Tools

Limble CMMS

Electrical/Mechanical tools

Job description

About The Job

• Maintenance Technician (Pet Food Manufacturing) - Overseas Employment
• Location: New Zealand (On-site) – Pet Food Manufacturing Plant)
• Department: Engineering / Maintenance
• Reports to: Maintenance & Project Engineering Manager
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Shift work; flexibility for breakdowns and shutdowns as required.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our pet food manufacturing equipment safe, reliable, and compliant. You will execute planned preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, complete corrective repairs, support shutdowns and changeovers, and maintain accurate work records in Limble CMMS. This role is critical to minimizing downtime while protecting both people safety and product safety through strong LOTO, permit, GMP, and machine handover discipline.

What You’ll Do

Planned Maintenance Execution & Asset Care:

• Complete assigned Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks to standard (inspection, lubrication, adjustments, wear checks) and record results in the CMMS.
• Perform routine inspections and basic condition checks within your competency/authorization.
• Identify and report abnormalities early (noise, vibration, heat, leaks, wear).
• Provide feedback on PM job plan quality (clarity, missing tools/parts, recurring issues).

Troubleshooting & Corrective Maintenance

• Respond to faults and breakdowns, diagnose root issues, and repair within trade scope and authorization.
• Escalate appropriately for specialized electrical/instrumentation/controls or safety-critical issues.
• Coordinate with other trades and contractors when needed.
• Verify repairs through functional checks and support trial runs where required.

Safety, GMP & Machine Handover Discipline (Non-negotiable)

• Follow site safety requirements including LOTO and permit-to-work (hot work, confined space, working at heights where applicable).
• Apply GMP/hygienic maintenance practices: contamination control, tool control, housekeeping, foreign material prevention, and correct clean-down.
• Follow machine handover requirements:
  • Confirm pre-maintenance handover conditions are met (safe stop, isolation/LOTO, access readiness).
  • Complete post-maintenance release steps (guards reinstated, tools removed, housekeeping completed) and required sign-offs.
  • Provide checklists/evidence for attachment to work orders.

CMMS Documentation, Parts Usage & Shift Handover

• Close work orders in Limble accurately and on time (fault description, actions taken, parts used, labor time, readings/measurements, photos where useful).
• Ensure parts are issued/recorded correctly and report stockouts/wrong parts promptly.
• Provide clear shift handover notes for open work, risks, and equipment condition.

What Success Looks Like (Role KPIs)

• PM Compliance: % of assigned PMs completed on time and to standard.
• Work Order Quality: % closed with complete documentation (actions, parts, time, evidence).

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical diploma or trade qualification preferred (Mechanical / Electrical).
• 3+ years' experience as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing and extrusion machines.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and basic drawings/schematics relevant to your trade scope.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting fundamentals (e.g., drives, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics) and/or trade-specific competence.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation/LOTO and permit compliance.
• CMMS discipline (accurate work order close-out, parts/time recording).
• High workmanship standards, attention to detail, and teamwork with Operations and other trades.
• Calm and safety-focused during breakdowns and high-pressure situations.