Maintenance Engineer

Somerset is an NZ owned company that delivers best produce, operating 7 days per. We have high levels of automation, running a sophisticated modern plant. We employ between 20 - 40 staff encouraging a positive family driven work culture.We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our family-owned Packhouse based in Hamilton.
The role requires the responsibility for maintaining our preventive maintenance program, repairing and servicing machinery.

Great team culture
Full Time position
Become part of a locally owned company

Duties and responsibilities include:

 Ensure all machines comply with safety requirements
 Ensure all plant compliances are maintained and current
 Assist with preparation of repair and maintenance budgets as required
 Ensure daily maintenance checks are completed
 Ensure supplies and spare parts are at adequate levels and order as necessary
 Ensure plant (internal and external) and machinery are kept clean & tidy and engineers store organised
Continue maintenance schedule for all key plant items
 Minimise machine downtime
 Carry out machine repairs in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner
 Organise and co-ordinate contractors as required
 Ensure contractors are inducted and abide by company H&S requirements
 Order machine spares as required and maintain a register of spares
 Ability to maintain relationships with team leaders to ensure any problems are dealt with fast and efficiently with a team approach to maintenance upheld
 Ensure regular daily maintenance tasks are updated as needed
 Other duties as may be required

The successful candidate will:

 1+ year experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Bachelor in engineer field.
 Want to be part of a big team where everyone is valued.
 Identify where they have been part of a continued improvement and project team.

An hourly rate of $30 - $35 per hour will be paid in accordance with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week).Apply through our online application form below.We're an accredited employer, we welcome applications from overseas candidates if they are suitably qualified.
Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:

 Do you have mechanical and electrical experience?
 How many years' experiences do you have as a MaintenanceEngineer?