Auckland - Maintenance Technician Assistant

Create a meaningful impact on the organization's growth and success

About the company: The Pure Food Co is a purpose

• led company, whose mission is to create food that will help people thrive when they are at their most vulnerable
• creating a variety of fortified foods that are full of fresh flavours and enriched with natural nutrition
• these include meal, beverage, and snacking occasions.

With expansion into Australia and Europe well underway, this is a company that you will be proud to be a part of.

At The Pure Food Co, we’re passionate about keeping our food manufacturing facility running efficiently and delivering excellence in food safety, quality, and performance. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician Assistant to help us minimize downtime, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement.

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment (including conveyors, commercial mincers, pumps, kettles, filling and sealing machines).
• Assist with minor installations and basic fabrication tasks.
• Source and order parts, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas after completing tasks.
• Support building maintenance including minor repairs, painting, and facility upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Uphold strong Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

• Valid Counterbalance & Reach Truck license, or willingness to obtain one.
• Welding experience with stainless steel.
• Ability to understand technical machine drawings and SOPs.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, pressure, and moving machinery.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety compliance.
• Bonus points for experience with refrigeration systems and the IDDSI framework!

• A supportive, positive workplace culture.
• Opportunities to grow and learn.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation and high standards.

Ready to jump in? Send your resume and a short cover letter either through Trade Me or email to careers@thepurefoodco.com with the subject line "Maintenance Technician Assistant Application."