We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be a hands-on problem solver responsible for keeping our plant equipment running efficiently and reliably. From reactive breakdown repairs to planned preventive maintenance, you'll play a critical role in minimising production downtime and supporting a smooth operation on the floor.
Schedule - Nightshift Monday to Friday 5:30pm–4:00am. Flexibility across all shifts required to cover leave with occasional weekend maintenance work as required, giving you structure while keeping things interesting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responding promptly to machinery breakdowns and executing repair plans
- Diagnosing, fault-finding, and repairing industrial equipment
- Completing planned and preventive maintenance works as directed
- Setting up plant and equipment to ensure efficient start-up
- Conducting stainless steel fabrication and basic welding as required
- Carrying out equipment overhauls
- Recalibrating instruments and routine servicing (oiling, cleaning, maintenance)
- Liaising with the Production team to schedule and prioritise maintenance activity
- Maintaining compliance with WH&S standards and company policies at all times
About You
You're a qualified tradesperson who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. You take pride in your work, communicate well with production teams, and know how to stay calm under pressure.
You'll bring:
- A relevant Engineering Trade qualification or equivalent
- Proven mechanical maintenance experience - ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing (advantageous)
- Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability across industrial equipment
- A working knowledge of production machinery and manufacturing environments
- Some electrical maintenance knowledge (non-essential but valued)
- A reliable, detail-oriented approach and excellent teamwork skills
If you're a skilled tradesperson looking for a stable role with a reputable company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Inghams team in Wiri, Auckland!
We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good.
