Apprentice Field Mechanic

• Join Talley’s Ashburton as an Apprentice Field Mechanic and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

We are currently looking for Apprentice Field Mechanic to join the team at our Ashburton workshop. The pay rate will be based on experience and qualification.

You will be working from 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday roster pattern. Weekend work during harvest seasons may be required, with some overtime available regularly and.

As an Apprentice Field Mechanic, you will be responsible for:

• Completing a NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Agricultural Equipment) Level 4 and suitable pre-trade.
• Evaluating and diagnose mechanical problems with our harvest machinery and equipment.
• Accurately maintaining all documentation and records, both written and electronic.
• Being a point of contact on all day-to-day maintenance issues for the harvesters and any other field equipment.
• Ensuring the harvesting equipment is kept in a condition that will allow full running, with as little down time as possible, to maintain production.

For this role, you’ll need:

• To complete NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Agricultural Equipment) Level 4 and suitable pre-trade.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Welding and Engineering skills (an advantage but not necessary).
• Class 1 full license, with willingness to pursue up to class 5, and Wheels/ Forklift endorsements.

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions.
• Training provided.
• Generous staff discounts and perks.
• Gear and PPE provided.
• Free onsite parking.

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video belo:

https://youtu.be/AShl0TVSF1U?si=JnliWGc5zInW7oUN

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.