Te Tūranga / About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Fitters Mate to join our Engineering team at Silver Fern Farms Finegand, one of New Zealand’s leading beef and lamb processing sites. In this role, you’ll support our mechanical trades teams, help keep production running smoothly, and play a key part in our preventative maintenance and lubrication programmes.
If you’re hands-on, organised, and keen to grow your technical skills in a supportive environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
Shifts are 9 hour days in between the hours of 6am-5pm dependent of processing requirements.
Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Support the mechanical trades team across processing departments, helping ensure equipment is ready for the production day.
• Carry out pre-op duties to a high standard and on time.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and make small repairs to lubrication systems, ensuring all work is documented and completed on time.
• Assist with plumbing support tasks alongside the on-site plumber (training provided).
• Keep workshops clean and tidy, ensuring an efficient and safe workspace.
• Carry out work orders assigned through our CMMS (MEX) and complete accurate record keeping.
• Proactively identify issues, reporting unusual noises, mechanical looseness, or safety concerns immediately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enhance plant performance.
Ōu Pūkenga / About You
You’ll bring:
• A self-motivated, organised working style with the ability to manage tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships and work well within a tight-knit team.
• Confidence using computers, including email and CMMS systems.
• A commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing—and a willingness to lead by example.
Te Ahurea / Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
At Silver Fern Farms, we’re all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Goodness is at the heart of everything we do, from our people and our farmers to our customers and communities.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
• Discounted staff meat sales
• Paid sick leave from day one
• Subsidised health insurance
• Confidential employee assistance (career planning, financial advice, and counselling)
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
You’ll be joining a workplace that values care, respect, animal welfare, environmental responsibility, and being good to people and communities.
Tono Mai / To Apply
If you’re excited about the prospect of joining one of New Zealand’s largest red meat exporters, apply today. We assess applications as they come in, so don’t delay, click Apply below to submit your application.
Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. Come and create goodness with us.
