Ashburton Meat Processors – Ashburton, South Island
Ashburton Meat Processors Limited operate year-round from our premises in Bridge Street, Newlands, Ashburton and provide humane, professional abattoir services while producing a range of meat cuts for several significant local and national clients. We are a three species plant, processing beef, lamb and pigs. We pride ourselves on our attention to animal welfare, on-time (and to specification) supply of products, food safety and the safety of our team members.
Due to retirement of one of our long-term employees, we are seeking a highly motivated and capable Maintenance Engineer to join our Ashburton Based team on the night shift.
A relocation package may be considered for the right applicant for the role.
About the role:
A full-time role, the hours of work will generally be 2.00pm until 11.00pm on a shift pattern. There will be the requirement to join the on call roster and perform occasional rostered Saturday work.
Our primary focus is to eliminate and minimise downtime associated with plant and machinery. As a result, we are looking for a trade-qualified maintenance generalist, who is experienced across a range of plant systems including infrastructure and equipment within a food processing environment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for an organised, hands-on person who prides themselves on being organised and providing a responsive breakdown service while maintaining progress on a range of preventative maintenance activities on general infrastructure, food processing equipment and auxiliary areas of the plant.
Are you a good fit?
* Are you eligible to work in New Zealand?
* Do you enjoy working with your hands?
* Do you like the idea of a physical job, that uses your brain too?
* Do you have good communication skills, and are you willing to speak up when you have a suggestion to make?
* Do you have a willingness to learn and work in different areas?
* Most importantly, are you reliable and organised?
* Applicants with previous experience in the industry are preferred.
Applicants must have a Maintenance background, in food processing plants preferably supported by a qualification of NZQA or equivalent. You will hold a full NZ drivers licence and be able to prove you have the right to work in NZ.
A current practising licence is also required for those with an electrical qualification.
To apply, email your details, along with a CV and Cover Letter to *******@ab32.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test. We also conduct ACC claims injury checks prior to employment. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only candidates select for interview will be contacted. We are unable to sponsor work-visas for these roles at this time. Applications will close as soon as we find the right candidates for these roles.
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