Maintenance Technician

Job Name

Maintenance Technician - Stirling

General Information

Date Published

07-May-2025

Advertising Ends

15-May-2025

ID#

11902

Role Type

Trades and Services

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Otago

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About us | He kupu mō mātou

Established in 1982, Stirling site is Fonterra’s only manufacturing site in the Otago region. Specialising in Cheese, the site has picked up awards from both in New Zealand and internationally for their Cheddar and Colby. Stirling produces around 10,500 20kgs blocks of cheese everyday.

About the opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

In this crucial role you’ll be a key member of our maintenance team responsible for building maintenance services across our site. You will provide support to the production teams and will use your experience to maintain the plant by working closely with all stakeholders.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Completing all associated work information (e.g. failure cause, tasks performed, spares used, time required, etc.)
Ensuring high-quality completion of all assigned maintenance tasks
Supporting and maintaining quality assurance systems
Resolving issues and problems efficiently and effectively
Actively contributing to site maintenance improvement initiatives and daily operational requirements

The work schedule for this role consists of a rotating cycle: four morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, then four days off, followed by four afternoon shifts from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

About you | Mōu

As the World Leaders in Dairy, we view maintenance as an absolutely critical support function allowing us to maintain our world class manufacturing standards and we are looking for our next team member to be motivated with a similar approach.

Whilst a trade’s background in a manufacturing environment is a preferred technical requirement, your key to success in this role will be your passion for a high standard of work and quality teamwork.

Other skills you’ll bring are:

Experience in building maintenance & services maintenance
Experience in working in a manufacturing plant (FMCG or Food)
Proven Maintenance background
An understanding of electrical processes
Welding experience is an advantage
Good communication skills
Restricted Electrical Licence will be a bonus but not a requirement.
Strong computer literacy across various software applications

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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The benefits of life at Fonterra | Ngā painga o te mahi ki Te Mātāpuna

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers.

Our story | Ō mātou kōrero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

Please ensure you apply before midnight Thursday 15th May

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