Mechanical Trades Person

MECHANICAL TRADES PERSON

Work for a stable, reliable, 100% Kiwi-owned organisation

Ballance are a learning organisation and we offer some of the best onsite training and development in the industry.

Competitive hourly rate plus free Life, Income and Medical Insurance

WHY BALLANCE?

Rewarding the great work of our team is important which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family, including :

Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance

Free Medical insurance for both you and your immediate family

Loads of opportunities to develop and advance your career with a NZ wide company

Access to free confidential support services including EAP

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent role, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Based at our Awarua plant, as a Mechanical Trades Person, you'll work with our manufacturing teams to deliver a safe and reliable plant. Your primary role will involve :

Maintaining the reliability of our fixed plant and equipment at our Awarua manufacturing site.

Working with production, bulk and bagging, distribution, technical and external contractors, to work on improvements and preventative maintenance.

Respond and take ownership of maintenance tasks and source all resources to complete the work.

Deliver quality solutions that enable the production teams to produce a consistent supply of quality product.

We are big on Health and Safety as we know we all have a collective effort in helping to get each other home safe. This role is primarily a daytime role, however there is a shared requirement for rostered weekends and after hours work including call outs to provide maximum plant availability.

ABOUT YOU

We are keen to hear from individuals that are excited about and can contribute to, a positive team environment. You know how to have a laugh but get the work done and you are flexible and adaptable to changing work demands. You also :

Have a strong commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team and the environment

Hold a Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification

Have a practical understanding of RCA principles

The ability to plan, organise, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines

A good level of physical fitness and ability to work with heavy machinery

Practical knowledge and understanding in the use of a CMMS, SAP experience will be an advantage

ABOUT US

We love New Zealand and we care about our growth, our land and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves, and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.

Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – "Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming".

Applications close 12 October

• We will be shortlisting throughout the entire time so if this role sounds like you - APPLY NOW!