Te Turanga / About the Role : Based in Balclutha, this role is a great opportunity for a motivated tradesperson to keep our busy plant running smoothly.
You'll be hands-on with the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment across a wide range of facilities—meaning no two days are the same.
There will also be opportunities to broaden your skills across other services on site.
Our engineers work on a 4 / 4 roster : four 12-hour days, four days off, four 12-hour nights, then four days off.
This mix of shifts and downtime gives you the chance to focus on both preventative and reactive maintenance while still enjoying plenty of time away from work.
Ou Pukenga / About You : We're looking for someone with solid trade skills who's keen to solve problems and keep things moving.
Ideally, you'll have experience in food processing or industrial engineering, but above all you'll bring a practical mindset, strong teamwork, and the drive to get the job done.
We are looking for the following skills and attributes : Relevant trade qualification Strong knowledge of engineering principles and industrial maintenance (FMCG experience an advantage) Practical problem-solving ability and sound judgement under pressure Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team Organised, with the ability to prioritise in a busy plant environment Te Ahurea / Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs.
Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have.
That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill
Maintenance Engineer • Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand