Maintenance Fitter

The ideal candidate will have experience working on a variety of heavy machinery, holds their trade certification and relevant welding qualifications. You will have basic computer literacy with the ability to input and record data. This will initially be a full time temp role, however there is a high likelihood that you will be offered a permanent contract should you be the right fit for the business. Following skills and attributes required: • Can weld to a high standard, Mig, Tig & Aluminium • Heavy fabrication transport experience with truck & trailer units, including tow-eye’s, kingpins, quick hitches, toolboxes and tailboards • Physically fit • Brake press and Plasma CNC experience preferred but not essential You will be working with a small but highly productive team and have the ability to think on your feet and have a keen eye for detail. There will be times where you are sole charge of the workshop, the ability to work autonomously is key. Standard 40 hour week, however there may be times where you are required to work extra as and when needed. All candidates will be required to complete a Ministry of Justice criminal check. Please note, applicants will only be considered if you are a citizen or resident. Overseas applicants and those requiring sponsorship or on a working visa will not be considered. Please call me on 027 3660621 or send your CV to lisa@personnelplacements.co.nz to register your interest.

About us At Sanford, we are proud of our 100+ years of seafood history, passionate about our industry and excited about our future. Our vision is Leadership in New Zealand Seafood, achieving this through a value led approach of care, passion, integrity and achieving together in all that we do. About the role Jump on board our deep-water fleet, a league of 12 fishing vessels operating year-round from Cape Reinga to the Ross Sea. Our deep-sea vessels can be at sea for up to 12 weeks at a time, catching, processing, and packaging seafood onboard, delivering the finest New Zealand seafood to tables worldwide. As a Marine Engineer with Sanford, you will have the opportunity to work aboard one of our vessels - including scampi, trawlers, and longliners - where you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the mechanical and electrical performance of the vessel's engineering systems. You'll work closely with the Skipper and wider crew to deliver safe, efficient operations while helping produce quality New Zealand seafood. Our vessels operate from ports including Timaru and Tauranga and across New Zealand waters, with a strong, values-led culture where people are considered our most important asset. This is an Independent Contractor role, working on a 6 weeks on - 6 weeks off rotation. Sanford covers the cost of your travel to get to the vessel and home again each journey. Responsibilities: * Ensure optimal functioning of all marine engineering systems, including diesel-electric propulsion and electric trawl winches, through regular maintenance and repair. * Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve technical issues promptly to ensure smooth operations throughout fishing voyages. * Work proactively to maximise fuel efficiency and reduce the vessel's environmental impact. * Maintain and enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring all engineering systems are routinely inspected and compliant with maritime safety regulations. About you: * Hold a Minimum MEC 5 or MEC 4 Certificate of Competency (or equivalent). * Proficient in marine engineering systems with preferred experience in diesel-electric propulsion and trawl winch operations. * Demonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing marine vessels, including ammonia or refrigerant-based freezing systems. * Good understanding of New Zealand maritime and operational regulations including MOSS, HSWA, Fisheries Act, and MPI food safety. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively in isolated and challenging sea-based environments. About the fleet: Sanford operates a diverse fleet of deepwater and scampi vessels, delivering premium seafood to international markets. Our deepwater fleet includes six vessels—San Waitaki, San Enterprise, San Discovery, San Granit, San Aspiring, and San Aotea II—primarily operating in the Southern Ocean on voyages lasting up to six to eight weeks. These vessels target species such as hoki, orange roughy, squid, ling, and Antarctic toothfish. Our vessels are highly versatile, processing and freezing products onboard to export standards, including H&G, fillets, squid tubes, fishmeal, and fish oil. Sanford also operates a scampi fleet of seven smaller deep-sea trawlers—Albatross II, Drysdale, Venture K, San Tangaroa, San Aramand, San Tongariro and San Koura Rangi. These vessels target scampi across New Zealand waters, freezing and packing product at sea before delivery to Bluff, Timaru, or direct export from Tauranga. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our recruitment process includes pre-engagement checks including criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

About us At Sanford, we are proud of our 100+ years of seafood history, passionate about our industry and excited about our future. Our vision is Leadership in New Zealand Seafood, achieving this through a value led approach of care, passion, integrity and achieving together in all that we do. About the role Jump on board our deep-water fleet, a league of 12 fishing vessels operating year-round from Cape Reinga to the Ross Sea. Our deep-sea vessels can be at sea for up to 12 weeks at a time, catching, processing, and packaging seafood onboard, delivering the finest New Zealand seafood to tables worldwide. As a Marine Engineer with Sanford, you will have the opportunity to work aboard one of our vessels - including scampi, trawlers, and longliners - where you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the mechanical and electrical performance of the vessel's engineering systems. You'll work closely with the Skipper and wider crew to deliver safe, efficient operations while helping produce quality New Zealand seafood. Our vessels operate from ports including Timaru and Tauranga and across New Zealand waters, with a strong, values-led culture where people are considered our most important asset. This is an Independent Contractor role, working on a 6 weeks on - 6 weeks off rotation. Sanford covers the cost of your travel to get to the vessel and home again each journey. Responsibilities: * Ensure optimal functioning of all marine engineering systems, including diesel-electric propulsion and electric trawl winches, through regular maintenance and repair. * Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve technical issues promptly to ensure smooth operations throughout fishing voyages. * Work proactively to maximise fuel efficiency and reduce the vessel's environmental impact. * Maintain and enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring all engineering systems are routinely inspected and compliant with maritime safety regulations. About you: * Hold a Minimum MEC 5 or MEC 4 Certificate of Competency (or equivalent). * Proficient in marine engineering systems with preferred experience in diesel-electric propulsion and trawl winch operations. * Demonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing marine vessels, including ammonia or refrigerant-based freezing systems. * Good understanding of New Zealand maritime and operational regulations including MOSS, HSWA, Fisheries Act, and MPI food safety. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively in isolated and challenging sea-based environments. About the fleet: Sanford operates a diverse fleet of deepwater and scampi vessels, delivering premium seafood to international markets. Our deepwater fleet includes six vessels—San Waitaki, San Enterprise, San Discovery, San Granit, San Aspiring, and San Aotea II—primarily operating in the Southern Ocean on voyages lasting up to six to eight weeks. These vessels target species such as hoki, orange roughy, squid, ling, and Antarctic toothfish. Our vessels are highly versatile, processing and freezing products onboard to export standards, including H&G, fillets, squid tubes, fishmeal, and fish oil. Sanford also operates a scampi fleet of seven smaller deep-sea trawlers—Albatross II, Drysdale, Venture K, San Tangaroa, San Aramand, San Tongariro and San Koura Rangi. These vessels target scampi across New Zealand waters, freezing and packing product at sea before delivery to Bluff, Timaru, or direct export from Tauranga. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our recruitment process includes pre-engagement checks including criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

* Salary up to $120,000 p/a depending on experience * Large employer with career progression opportunities * TIMARU or NAPIER site based role Platinum Recruitment are excited to be partnering with this successful NZ name in manufacturing to secure a successful Maintenance Planner for their either TIMARU or NAPIER based plant. The Right Person for the Right Role You will have a proven track record within the food processing/ FMCG industry, working out planned preventative maintenance schedules. Demonstrable experience in implementing and setting up scheduling systems. You will work closely with contractors, suppliers and support internal staff at various levels. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will assist in engineering projects, promote H&S, write clear, concise reports and plans. Ultimately with the goal to reduce downtime of plant so the product keeps heading out the door on time! You will have experience in: * Plant Reliability & Preventative Maintenance methodologies * Developing preventive maintenance strategies & programs * Heading up Root Cause Analysis training * Leading technical/ trades teams * Inventory Management You will have: * A relevant engineering / electrical qualification or be trade qualified * Knowledge of engineering practices and policies * Experience with CMMS software & implementation * Familiar with legal and legislative compliance requirements * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * NZ WORK VISA / RESIDENCY/ CITIZENSHIP In return you will get: ANNUAL SALARY UP TO $120,000 P/A FOR THE RIGHT PERSON A new challenge with a company that offer competitive remuneration and development opportunities. An established maintenance team and an extensive network within the organisation If you are the one - please click "APPLY NOW" or call Julie on 027 752 8461 If this is not for you - I have other roles for Maintenance Fitter Engineering Manager Electrical Team Lead Electrical Project Manager Electrical HV Fitter Industrial Electrician

* Salary up to $120,000 p/a depending on experience * Large employer with career progression opportunities * TIMARU or NAPIER site based role Platinum Recruitment are excited to be partnering with this successful NZ name in manufacturing to secure a successful Maintenance Planner for their either TIMARU or NAPIER based plant. The Right Person for the Right Role You will have a proven track record within the food processing/ FMCG industry, working out planned preventative maintenance schedules. Demonstrable experience in implementing and setting up scheduling systems. You will work closely with contractors, suppliers and support internal staff at various levels. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will assist in engineering projects, promote H&S, write clear, concise reports and plans. Ultimately with the goal to reduce downtime of plant so the product keeps heading out the door on time! You will have experience in: * Plant Reliability & Preventative Maintenance methodologies * Developing preventive maintenance strategies & programs * Heading up Root Cause Analysis training * Leading technical/ trades teams * Inventory Management You will have: * A relevant engineering / electrical qualification or be trade qualified * Knowledge of engineering practices and policies * Experience with CMMS software & implementation * Familiar with legal and legislative compliance requirements * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * NZ WORK VISA / RESIDENCY/ CITIZENSHIP In return you will get: ANNUAL SALARY UP TO $120,000 P/A FOR THE RIGHT PERSON A new challenge with a company that offer competitive remuneration and development opportunities. An established maintenance team and an extensive network within the organisation If you are the one - please click "APPLY NOW" or call Julie on 027 752 8461 If this is not for you - I have other roles for Maintenance Fitter Engineering Manager Electrical Team Lead Electrical Project Manager Electrical HV Fitter Industrial Electrician

General Engineer/Fabricator/Welder - Full Time, Permanent Location: Washdyke, Timaru Hours: Minimum 45 hours/week, Monday to Friday (Additional hours as needed) Join a Strong Local Business with a Friendly Culture Thompson Construction and Engineering is a well-established, family-owned business based in Washdyke, Timaru. We're proud of our long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects and fostering a positive, supportive work environment. We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated individual to join our growing team in a full time permanent General Engineering/Welder role. This is a varied position that includes: * General Engineering and maintenance on a diverse fleet of large vehicles and machinery * Welding of structural steel components for construction projects. eg stairs, handrails etc. Skills and Experience: We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and relevant hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will have: Minimum of two years' experience in general engineering Experience using gantry cranes, support offered in-house Experience using TIG and Core Flux welding A full New Zealand Driver's license Forklift and wheel endorsement, a nice to have, and can be gained on the job Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member. Certifications: Certification in FCAW and MMAW is beneficial due to the nature of our projects. We fully support our employees in maintaining and updating their certifications to meet current project and industry requirements. What We Offer: * A friendly, family-oriented culture * A modern workshop equipped with quality tools and equipment * A health and safety focused environment * Ongoing training and professional development * A stable and permanent role in a growing business If you are looking to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and their skills, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now and send in your CV along with a cover letter recording your work history and start the journey part of a team that takes pride in quality work and a has a friendly work culture.