Maintenance Fitter

ANZCO Foods Waitara has a full‑time permanent Maintenance Fitter position available at our manufacturing site on 1 Stafford Street, Waitara, this position will work on a rotating roster reporting to our Engineering Supervisor. The position will be 45 hours per week including rotational weekend cover.

We are a fast‑paced environment meaning this position will be varied and busy requiring the successful Candidate to demonstrate organisational abilities and enthusiasm for a processing environment. The hourly rate for this position will be $39.83 per hour.

Whether it's welding, stripping down and rebuilding parts or fitting / assembling components on our processing lines, there will be a good variety of work. Ultimately, you'll play a vital role in keeping our production process running and in line with the required standards and regulations. It's the ideal mix of installation, inspection, repair and preventative maintenance – keeping things running and in great condition so when little issues crop up they don't turn into massive problems (and unscheduled outages). You will also get to take part in new installations & projects including small to medium projects (new initiatives or changes to existing solutions).

Skills and experience we require are as follows :

• A mechanical or maintenance / diagnostics trade qualification or be in the process of gaining a qualification
• The ability to think logically and remain calm under pressure
• A working knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Maintenance diagnostic or fault‑finding experience and repair of industrial equipment
• Knowledge and experience of reliability‑based maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and auditing for compliance
• A good understanding of the Health & Safety requirements for a processing environment

ANZCO Foods Limited is one of New Zealand's largest exporters employing over 3,000 staff worldwide. A dynamic, multinational group of companies, the company's core purpose is to enrich lives with products made from New Zealand beef and lamb.

We are committed to supporting and developing our people and we offer a competitive remuneration package. If you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role and would like to be part of the exciting future of our company, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today :

Applications close : Friday 14th November 2025

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting ANZCO Foods.

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