Maintenance Engineer

Enjoy a rewarding role? Join the Southern Fresh Repairs & Maintenance Team and play a key role in keeping our operations running at their best!

Why Join Us?

At Southern Fresh, based 10 minutes out of Hamilton in Tamahere, we’re passionate about growing top-quality salads, herbs, and baby vegetables. As a family-owned business, we value teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our operation is always evolving, and we need skilled problem-solvers like you to help maintain and improve our equipment!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and operates efficiently
• Work as part of a proactive, hands-on team to support daily farm and factory operations
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on our production machinery and our automated glasshouse
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults
• Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns
• Fabricate and weld components when needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Collaborate with production teams to improve process efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in maintenance, mechanical repairs, or fitting
• Experience with fault finding on automated or semi-automated machinery
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to think on your feet
• A sound knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatic and electrical systems (A Plus!)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, driven, adaptable, and ready to tackle new challenges
• Someone who would be willing to be on call/work occasional weekends

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive wages
• Company vehicle
• Tool allowance
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
• A supportive team environment with strong family values
• Work for a proudly NZ-owned and operated business
• Be part of a company that recognises and rewards your hard work

If you’re a hands-on, practical thinker looking for a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: Only candidates with current New Zealand working rights will be considered.