• Join our Blenheim site and take advantage of exciting perks like generous staff discounts
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

Talley's Blenheim has vacancies for Mechanical Engineering Trades at our Land Based plant.

You will work within a diverse and constantly changing operating environment, providing day-to-day maintenance at our Blenheim plant with a mix of reactive and proactive maintenance.

Based on your experience and qualifications, your hourly rate will range from $35 - $50.

As a Mechanical Engineering Trade, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with mechanical engineering research, design, manufacturing, construction and operations
• Maintaining machinery, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations and facilities

For this role, you’ll need:

• To be a Trade Certified Fitter/Turner/Welder
• Minimum 4 years Industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food production and/or relevant work experience and proven successes In Preventative and Reactive maintenance
• An eye for detail and identifying areas for Improvement
• Good time management, organisational skills and enthusiasm for getting it right
• Impeccable communication skills

With Talley’s, you get:

• Training provided
• Great working conditions
• Generous staff discounts and perks
• Work/life balance
• Opportunities for performance-based pay

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the link to submit your resume and cover letter

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.