Site Maintenance Engineer

Site Maintenance Engineer 6-Month Contract 

We are seeking an experienced Site Maintenance Engineer to support a large-scale manufacturing operation in Mount Maunganui.

This hands-on contract role will lead site maintenance activities, contractor management, shutdown planning, and asset reliability initiatives within a complex 24/7 production environment. You'll work closely with site leadership to ensure equipment performance, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities and plant reliability
• Coordinate planned maintenance and shutdown programmes
• Lead contractor selection, engagement, and performance management
• Ensure equipment operates safely and in compliance with site and regulatory requirements
• Maintain maintenance systems, records, drawings, and asset documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Prepare maintenance reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Manage small capital projects and site improvement activities

About You

• Engineering qualification (essential)
• Proven maintenance experience within manufacturing, industrial, processing, or production environments
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, asset reliability, and contractor management
• Sound knowledge of NZ health and safety requirements
• Experience with SAP or similar CMMS platforms
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or Management of Change methodologies
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

What's On Offer?

• 6-month full-time contract
• Competitive hourly rate
• Immediate start available
• Supportive site team and autonomous role
• Mount Maunganui location with on-site parking

Interested? Applicants must have current New Zealand working rights and be available to start in the near future. Pre-employment medical and drug testing will apply.

To learn more, contact Jessica Middlemiss at Madison Recruitment on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Reference: 145264