NelsonPermanentAbout Us Sealord is a global seafood enterprise with a world-wide fishing, processing and marketing network. Sealord retains its home base in New Zealand and has led the seafood industry in the careful and sustainable management of fish and seafood resources.
Our global catch is approximately 115,000 tonnes and we export over 90% of our New Zealand product to more than 40 countries. Sealord Fishing operates a number of fishing vessels and land-based operations including major onshore processing plants in Nelson.
The Role
This is a key role in the Shore Engineering team, who are responsible for the maintenance of all site assets and infrastructure at our Nelson processing site.
The Baader and Maintenance Engineer is a technical role, which champions the pro-active maintenance of plant equipment, ensuring the machinery and plant runs at the most efficient settings, and complies with Health and Safety and Quality standards.
The team of Maintenance Technicians work on a 40-hour roster covering Monday to Sunday.
Who we're looking for
You will have a Trade qualification in either Mechanical Engineering or Fitting and Turning with a hands-on and proactive approach to maintenance of plant equipment and services in a food manufacturing environment. Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of automated processing and packaging equipment is a must and you will have sound knowledge of fitting and light fabrication. Experience in Baader Machines would be particularly beneficial.
You will be required to have a strong commitment to Health & Safety with a working knowledge of HACCP food safety principles.
This role will also require you to have sound knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
You will be comfortable working in a demanding environment, using your multitasking and prioritising abilities and adapting to new situations quickly. You'll also need to have a can-do attitude and the desire to focus on problem-solving and working through ways to make process equipment and production situations more efficient.
What we are offering
Our people are the key to making us a successful New Zealand company operating in a global seafood market. At Sealord we invest in our employees with ongoing training and career development as well as succession planning and promotion from within. We encourage an innovative, fun work environment and a positive culture. Along with receiving a competitive base salary, you will enjoy the benefits of working for a globally recognised company.
If you're interested and have the skills required, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below and attach your CV and cover letter.
