Mechanical Engineer
* 12 hour rotating shifts – 4 on 4 off
* Long-term permanent opportunity
* Good hourly rate with skills and performance recognition
About the Company
We are a leading international food production company specialising in vegetables and seafood. We have been operating for over 80 years and we supply a wide range of quality New Zealand food products to the world. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, staff and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a key player in the market.
About the Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to be based in our workshop at the production facility. You will be responsible for working on a range of machinery ensuring that the production equipment is kept in a condition that allows full production to be maintained and running as normal. You must ensure to follow up on assigned work daily and make sure it is executed safely and to the highest standards. Some of our machinery is highly technical and therefore we need mechanically-minded people to join our team. Your duties will include maintaining all documentation and records accurately (both written and electronic). You will be a day to day contact for all maintenance issues and therefore must have excellent communication skills.
You will be required to work on 12 hour rotating shifts. 6am – 6pm and vice versa. This will be based on a 4 on 4 off basis so it will include weekends work – you must be comfortable and able to commit to this to apply. You will be offered a great hourly rate. This is a full time position.
Skills & Experience
* Production machinery maintenance experience is a must
* Must be Health and Safety focused
* Excellent communication skills
* Food production experience will be beneficial
* Reliable transport to get yourself to and from work
* Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and have no criminal convictions
* Able to pass random drug tests throughout your employment
* Possess a keen and positive attitude and can easily adapt and learn new systems
* Thorough with good attention to detail
* Interested in learning new things
* Physically able
How to Apply
Click ‘APPLY’ or contact Katie France for a confidential discussion if you have any questions about the role.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
* How many years' experience do you have as a mechanical engineer?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
* Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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