Maintenance Technician

Company Profile

Learn about who we are via our website cabernet.co.nz

Kintyre Meats Limited (KML) is part of the Cabernet Foods Group and is a meat processor of lamb, pigs, goats, beef and associated by-products. We are located in Gladstone, Wairarapa, 15 minutes drive from Masterton.

Job Description

This role is an integral part of our operation, and we require someone with a positive, can-do attitude and someone who works extremely well within a small team.

• Plan, manage and deliver the daily execution of preventative maintenance, and reactive/remedial maintenance. Undertaking in-house and site repairs and maintenance
• Equipment servicing and assembly
• Ensure site assets and equipment operate in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and site objectives.
• Undertake continuous improvement in site maintenance & mechanical reliability tasks.
• Management of contractors as and when required, within a budget.

You will need to be able to demonstrate the following key requirements for the role:

• Have good knowledge and skill base to repair and maintain various items of plant and equipment.
• Be a real team player with excellent communication skills
• A proactive attitude to make sure that production departments experience minimal down time due to engineering/maintenance requirements
• Strong organisational skills which complement the need to manage a variety of priorities and demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills,
• Appropriate qualifications and/or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• A Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Competent welder, including TIG welding
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics desirable.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, pumps and electrical motors desirable
• Previous experience working with plant and equipment
• Previous maintenance experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.
• A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,
• A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,
• Electrical qualifications would be an added bonus

• Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work as and when required.
• Hours will be discussed with successful applicant, but expectation is being on site, or at times on call during production hours, under a roster arrangement with the other maintenance staff member.
• Production hours are between 5.00am – 5.00pm
• Hourly rate is set at between $30 - $35 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

• A Full Driver’s License.
• Ability to work extended hours when required
• NZ residency or a valid work visa
• Tools of the trade
• Highly reliable

Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for this position.