Maintenance Engineer

• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations
• Opportunities to work in our Westport processing facilities

About Talley’s

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s. And we’re not just talking about 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.

We’re proud to provide New Zealand’s best produce to the world.

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance engineer to join the team at our Westport plant.

Hourly rate ranges from $30.00 - $50.00, based on your experience and qualification.

You will be guaranteed 40 hours of work per week + overtime as required.

As a Maintenance engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Day to day maintenance of the plant and machinery equipment
• Ensuring the production downtime is kept minimal
• Keeping daily contact with branch manager
• Following health and safety/food safety procedures
• Engaging with other site engineers and contractors
• Record keeping

Who are you?

You are a self-starter looking for a new adventure. You have a positive attitude, enjoy working hard and are honest, reliable, and willing to learn. Specialist training will be supplied where needed.

For this role, you’ll need:

• Relevantly Qualified (or a good level of experience)
• Eager to upskill in other areas
• Able to work unsupervised
• Prioritise work and be organised
• Strong knowledge on food hygiene and health and safety
• Limited Electrical knowledge would be an advantage

Advanced knowledges in some of the following would be beneficial but not essential:

• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Pumps
• Stainless steel fabrication

Why choose Talley’s

With multiple operations within Talley’s, there’s always opportunities available for growth and progression. And we offer real benefits and career opportunities with all the training you need to get going and keep growing.

But we also know life is about more than just a job, which is why we provide competitive pay and flexible options to help you find that elusive balance.

Start here and grow with us

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions
• Opportunities for performance-based pay
• Training provided
• A variety of shifts and contracts
• Generous staff discounts and perks

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is 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 will be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

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