Industrial & FMCG Maintenance Trades

Maintenance | Canterbury, New Zealand
Title
Industrial & FMCG Maintenance Trades
Reference
4022561
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Industry
Maintenance
Location
Canterbury

With major manufacturing employers in the regions undergoing change, many talented tradespeople from industrial, FMCG, and processing environments are considering their next step.

If you’re looking for stability, solid hours, and a role where your technical skills are genuinely valued, we want to hear from you.

We specialise in Agri Manufacturing and FMCG and have strong, long-standing connections with clients nationwide, giving you access to some of the best opportunities across New Zealand. We also have a Trans-Tasman presence with our Head Office in Perth and strong opportunities for those considering a move to Australia or Tasmania.

We’re actively recruiting experienced Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Fitting/Turning professionals with backgrounds in industrial, FMCG, or food-processing operations.

About the Roles
We have multiple opportunities across maintenance and engineering functions, including:

  • Industrial Electricians / Electrical Maintenance Engineers
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
  • Fitters & Turners (precision machining experience a bonus)
  • Mechatronics / Multi-Skilled Engineers
  • Plant & Process Technicians
  • Preventative Maintenance & Reliability roles

These roles focus on keeping production equipment running efficiently through a mix of preventative, breakdown, and improvement work.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Troubleshooting and repairing machinery in a fast paced production environment
  • Performing scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Supporting process improvements and equipment upgrades
  • Diagnosing mechanical/electrical faults
  • Ensuring downtime is minimised during shifts
  • Working safely within food grade, FMCG, or industrial compliance requirements

What We’re Looking For
You’ll ideally bring:

  • A relevant trade qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Fitting/Turning, Mechatronics, Engineering)
  • Hands-on experience in FMCG, food processing, industrial plants, packaging, or manufacturing
  • Strong fault finding skills across mechanical and/or electrical systems
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and machinery care
  • Health & Safety awareness and a commitment to doing things right

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive pay + allowances
  • Secure, long term opportunities with a stable employers
  • Ongoing investment in plant, equipment, and training
  • Supportive maintenance teams
  • Shift options available (depending on role)
  • Career development into more senior technical positions for those who want it
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Ref #
4022561

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