Trades Assistant

Ko Wai Mātou - About Us At Alliance Group, we’re more than a global supplier of exceptional grass‑fed lamb, beef, and venison. We’re a purpose‑driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we’ve refocused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact. Te Tūranga - The Role We have an opportunity for an experienced and practical Trades Assistant to join our Engineering team at our Nelson Plant. Working closely with our Shift Engineers and Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting plant operations through preventative maintenance, equipment servicing, plant checks, lubrication programmes, and general engineering support. This is a hands‑on position that requires initiative, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently, particularly during weekend shifts. This is a full‑time seasonal position. Supporting the maintenance team with plant and equipment repairs. Completing preventative maintenance and site lubrication programmes. Monitoring and maintaining essential plant services, including hot water, refrigeration, compressed air, hydraulic and water systems. Conducting daily, weekly and monthly plant inspections, readings and compliance checks. Reporting equipment faults and assisting with timely repairs. Supporting contractors and ensuring site services remain operational. Assisting with fabrication, fitting and welding tasks as required. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing work orders. Contributing to a safe working environment and following all health and safety procedures. This is predominantly a day shift role with a roster that includes every second weekend, providing regular time off while supporting critical plant operations. Flexible roster arrangements may be available. Ō Pūkenga - About You You’re a mechanically minded individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping equipment operating at its best. To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Ideally Bring Experience in maintenance, engineering support, fitting, fabrication or a similar hands‑on trade environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and fault‑finding skills. Workshop skills, including welding and fabrication experience. The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively. A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement. Intermediate computer skills and the ability to maintain records. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. Experience working within a manufacturing or food processing environment. The Following Would Be Advantageous Forklift licence and OSH endorsement. Trade qualification (Level 4 Engineering, Fitting, Mechanical or similar). Experience with refrigeration systems, boilers, compressed air systems or plant utilities. Full Class 1 driver’s licence. Ngā painga - what’s in it for you? At Alliance, we’re committed to helping our people build rewarding careers and supporting the wellbeing of our teams, their whānau and communities. We Offer The opportunity to work with experienced engineering professionals in a critical operational role. 1 week extra annual leave Ongoing support and training Development opportunities to broaden your skillset On‑site health services, including nurse, counselling, first aiders and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role? If you’re a practical, self‑motivated trades professional looking for a varied role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding results for our farmers, customers and communities. As part of our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment drug test. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay in applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr