Maintenance Engineer
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Maintenance or diagnostics engineering qualification (or equivalent)
- Eligibility
- Candidates with maintenance or diagnostics engineering qualifications, or equivalent relevant experience, who can work full time onsite in Auckland, are suitable to apply. Experience in manufacturing maintenance is expected, and EWRB EAS-EST accreditation is desirable or should be obtainable.
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Job description
About the company
Pact Group’s purpose is to help lead the circular economy by delivering solutions that reduce, reuse, and recycle materials. Within the wider group, the Pact Packaging Steel Division produces steel drums for the New Zealand market and serves important customers in the dairy and food ingredients industries. The business is built on strong manufacturing standards, practical commercial thinking, and a customer-first approach.
Role overview
The Maintenance Engineer role is based at Pact Packaging NZ Avondale and reports to the Engineering Manager. The position is central to keeping manufacturing assets, site utilities, and infrastructure performing safely and efficiently. A major focus of the role is preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and rapid response to breakdowns to help achieve continuous factory uptime. The role also contributes to automation improvements, site upkeep, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and predictive maintenance through MEX, improving equipment dependability and identifying key spare parts that should be kept on hand.
- Troubleshoot breakdowns, complete repairs in a timely and economical way, and use root cause analysis to reduce repeat failures.
- Look after essential utilities such as cooling systems, compressed air, and gas supply so production is not interrupted.
- Manage building and infrastructure maintenance, including electrical systems, and coordinate with external contractors and property owners where required.
- Contribute to automation projects by helping design and commission upgrades, improving equipment, and supporting planning and cost estimates.
- Work within WHSE requirements and applicable legislation, helping build a strong safety culture and delivering inductions and training.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and food safety standards aligned to HACCP and GMP expectations.
- Support engineering projects and fabrication work as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
Skills and experience required
- Formal qualification in maintenance or diagnostics engineering, or an equivalent background.
- Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and a CMMS, ideally MEX.
- EWRB EAS-EST accreditation is preferred, or the willingness to obtain it.
- Strong fault-finding ability, with good diagnostic, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Self-driven, flexible, approachable, and professional in manner.
- Comfortable using Office 365 and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
Working conditions and benefits
This is a full-time role with regular daytime hours of 40 per week, Monday to Friday. The position includes KiwiSaver and other additional benefits. The company also offers opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to apply
If you feel this opportunity matches your background, submit your application through the provided process and the team will be in touch if you are shortlisted.