Trades Assistant

Ko wai mātou - About Us

At Alliance, we’re a purpose‑driven, global supplier of premium grass‑fed lamb, beef and venison. Our people on the ground play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality processing outcomes that support our farmers, communities, and long-term sustainability.

Te Tūranga - The Role

Our Nelson Plant is currently seeking an experienced Trades Assistant. Your duties will include:

• Working closely with Shift Engineers to complete any maintenance work and repairs.
• Ensure all Engineering and Support services for the plant are operating at optimum levels.
• Report any equipment faults and/or damages in a timely manner.
• Conducting repairs on faulty equipment and machinery.
• Day Shift, with every second weekend off and a flexible roster can be negotiated during the week.

Ō pūkenga - About You

We are looking for someone who is mechanically minded and has experience in hands-on maintenance and diagnostics.  To be successful in this role you will also have:

• A high focus on Health and Safety.
• Workshop skills, including welding.
• Good problem-solving with innovative thinking.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• A high level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience within a Manufacturing Environment.
• A forklift licence would be highly desirable.
• A trade qualification in engineering or fitting is highly desirable.

Ngā painga - what’s in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our behaviours (Care, Accountability, Communication, Team, Initiative and Courage) that underpin our way of working together.

On offer is:

• An additional week of annual leave
• Upskill yourself with an opportunity to obtain NZQA qualifications
• Ongoing support and training
• Access to our free employee assistance programme

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, then get in touch today by clicking APPLY.

With our ongoing commitment towards health and safety, you’ll undergo a pre-employment drug test that will form part of your application.

Applications will be assessed as they are received