Maintenance Fitter
The company
The NZ Sugar Company stands tall amongst New Zealand's top 100 companies and holds a significant spot within the global agri-business giant, Wilmar International. Established in 1884, this is an iconic kiwi business and home to Chelsea, one of New Zealand's most loved brands.They have a true expertise and passion for their products, producing the best sugars that are kiwi made. At the heart of their business are its people. They are proud of their culture, fostering an environment where their people can thrive and make a meaningful impact every single day.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our large and busy Operations team at our Chelsea Refinery to work Tuesday - Saturday, 6.30am - 3pm
Working together with a diverse group of trade professionals, the key purpose of this role it to ensure that maintenance work on our sugar refinery plant is planned, scheduled and executed to industry best practice.
Working collaboratively across the team, this role will provide input and feedback for developing and improving maintenance plans and instructions, assist in the management of contractors, support the quality and safety managers in audits and actively participate in the weekly operational shift, standby and call-out rosters.
The primary responsibilities for this role include:
- participating in all work activities in alignment with best practice OH&S standards
- ensure all work is completed efficiently and cost effectively
- ensure work orders are filled and lodged accurately and timely
- effectively manage the workflow from execution through to close-out of work orders
- assist in the sharing of information, development and training of new staff and contribute technical expertise to other team members.
The successful applicant will:
- hold mechanical maintenance trade qualification (or equivalent)
- have experience in mechanical maintenance (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
- have experience working with multiple trades in a large team
- possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team
- be able to manage areas of sole responsibility while being part of a wider team
- enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adjust priorities accordingly to meet project demands
- have excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to troubleshooting issues
- have commitment to safety guidelines, regulations, and protocols, promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in the workplace
- be eligible to work in New Zealand immediately.
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive hourly rate, NZ Sugar is proud to offer a number of fantastic benefits, including the following:
- Company superannuation
- Medical insurance
- Employee Health and Wellbeing program
- Free parking
- Free fully equipped gym and access to a personal trainer
Note: all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test.
Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity - we look forward to receiving your application today!
To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.wilmarsugar-anz.com and enter the job code 47402TM