Maintenance Technician

Company DescriptionJDE Peets is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands.

For more than 265 years, weve been inspired by the belief that its amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee.

We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, LOR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jeds, Ti Ora and more.

In 2023, JDE Peets generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way.Find out more at is the role about?

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing site on a dedicated afternoon / night shift.

This role is critical to ensuring our equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant production.With a strong mechanical aptitude, a background in preventative maintenance and fault finding, youll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving machine performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

While technical expertise is essential, were also looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, collaborating with others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture.In this role, you will report directly to the Maintenance Lead, working closely with the Production and Quality teams to ensure plant reliability and performance are consistently optimised.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforming reactive and preventative maintenance across all plant equipment and machinerySupporting capital projects and contributing to operational improvementsConducting mechanical fault finding and repairs, including pneumatic systemsEnsuring changeover repeatability and developing equipment setup protocolsMaintaining accurate documentation, including downtime logs and stock take recordsUpdating and managing the preventative maintenance system (MEX)Supporting the development and rollout of SOPs and other process documentationPromoting food safety and quality standards across all maintenance activitiesCollaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency improvementsChampioning health and safety practices throughout the siteFlexibility to work alternate Saturday shifts when requiredQualificationsWho are you?

A recognised Trade Qualification (Mechanical Engineering Level 4 manufacturing / industrial)Maintenance experience in FMCG or similar environmentsStrong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of GMP, food safety, and quality systemsComputer literacy (Word, Excel, MEX - preferred)Ability to work independently and as part of a teamInitiative, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to improvementFamiliarity with basic electrical systems or controls would be a plusValid Unrestricted Work VisaAdditional InformationWhats in it for you?

Competitive salaryEnjoy half a day off on your birthday.Parental Leave Subsidy Top Up (in accordance with company policy)Medical Insurance for you and your family.Income Protection and Life Insurance.Learning and development programs to support personal growth.Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchasesIf you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise).

Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peets in this role are greatly appreciated.Note : No applications are handled via e-mail.We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.

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