Maintenance Tradesperson
First Base People + Potential Ltd
Listing Description
Description
- Positive proactive work values
- Daily challenges/ strong job satisfation
- Unlimited opportunities nation wide
Make 2026 the year you level up!! If you've been thinking about a fresh start, this is your chance to step into a positive, proactive Southland team and work in one of New Zealand's most vital GDP-driving industries. My client is currently looking to bring on multiple Engineering All-Rounders, so if you've been waiting for the right move, now's the time! To hit the ground running, you'll ideally hold relevant engineering trade qualifications and have strong hands-on experience in one or more of the areas below:
- Mechanical maintenance on heavy industrial machinery
- Fabrication
- Fitter / Welding
- Electrical (bonus, not essential)
- Experience working in a dusty manufacturing environment
About the business: This site is the only specialist manufacturing plant that supports the farming industry nationwide. That means the work you do here genuinely matters, especially during peak demand periods when reliability is everything.
To keep the plant operating at the highest standard, the team focuses heavily on:
- Planned and reactive maintenance
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Capital upgrades and equipment improvement projects
What's in it for you? As part of the engineering team, you'll receive:
- Full site training and ongoing support
- Strong safety systems and protection while on-site
- Mentoring and development opportunities
- The chance to work on unique and specialised plant and equipment
- An excellent remuneration package with a competitive pay rate, reflecting your skills and experience
Ready for the next step? If you want a role that will challenge you, help you grow, and place you in a workplace with strong culture and real opportunity, apply now to find out more. Challenge yourself. Build your future. Reach your potential.
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