Rangiora - Maintenance Specialist

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We are looking to appoint a maintenance person to join the team on a full-time basis at our Bardfield Farm near Dunsandel, Canterbury, New Zealand. This role for the right person could lead to becoming the Maintenance Manger due to retirement.

Key Accountabilities
  • Day to day checking of farm facilities making sure they are in top operating condition
  • Maintaining a high quality environment for the welfare and well-being of our animals
  • Working with our Farm Manager for projects and renovation of the arm
  • Carrying out tasks and duties in your allocated farm department
  • May involve some pig related work when needs arise like moving, drafting and weighing animals as required
  • Cleaning pens, which may involve pressure washing pens and buildings
  • Working on fittings and maintenance of our farm and workshop equipment and power tools
  • Operation of tractor and other farm equipment

As a key member of this team the successful applicant must have:

  • Minimum 6 months of maintenance experience preferably on a piggery
  • Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the job
  • Ability to drive tractors and equipment will be held in high regard
  • Positive and proactive
  • Team player
Remuneration will be based on previous experience in the industry and will be between $23.50 and $30 per hour. There will be opportunities to participate in further on the job training and we encourage development within the pork industry. Hours will vary between 32 and 60 hours per week on a roster system which will include some weekends and public holidays.

Single cabin accommodation is available.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. All positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical check.

We invite you to apply by forwarding your CV or interest to leo.cabrera@picnz.co.nz.

Applications close 26 April 2025. All applications will be in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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