Mechanical Trades Person

Career Opportunities : Mechanical Trades Person

Work for a stable, reliable, 100% Kiwi-owned organisation in Invercargill, within our Engineering team, on a permanent basis.

Ballance offers some of the best onsite training and development in the industry.

Competitive hourly rate plus free Life, Income, and Medical Insurance.

WHY BALLANCE?

We reward our team's great work with a range of benefits, including :

Free Life, Income, and Trauma Insurance.

Free Medical insurance for you and your immediate family.

Opportunities to develop and advance your career with a NZ-wide company.

Access to free confidential support services, including EAP.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This permanent role involves a minimum of 40 hours per week at our Awarua plant, working with our manufacturing teams to ensure a safe and reliable plant.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

Maintaining the reliability of our fixed plant and equipment.

Collaborating with production, bulk and bagging, distribution, technical, and external contractors for improvements and preventative maintenance.

Responding to and owning maintenance tasks, sourcing necessary resources.

Delivering quality solutions for consistent product supply.

We prioritize Health and Safety, recognizing our collective responsibility in ensuring each other's safety.

This role is primarily daytime but includes shared weekend and after-hours work, including call-outs, to maximize plant availability.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for individuals who can contribute to a positive team environment, are flexible, and adaptable.

You should :

Hold a strong commitment to health and safety for yourself, your team, and the environment.

Have a Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Understand RCA principles and have practical knowledge of CMMS, with SAP experience being advantageous.

Be able to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Have a good level of physical fitness and the ability to work with heavy machinery.

ABOUT US

We care about New Zealand's growth, land, and people, working together to create a future we can all be proud of.

Our values are Imagination, Bravery, Connections, and Honesty, meaning we look out for each other and support each other's growth and development.

We're committed to our people and the land, caring about the future of farming and New Zealand, and we'd love for you to join us.

Applications close 12 October 2025.

We will be shortlisting throughout, so apply now if this role suits you.

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