Engineering Assistant

About Foodstuffs North Island

Foodstuffs North Island Limited operates over 300 stores including New World, PAK’nSAVE, and Four Square, serving the communities of New Zealand's North Island with a dedicated team of more than 27,000 staff. As a cooperative, it is locally owned and prides itself on reflecting the unique qualities of the communities they serve. The supply chain team moves over 97.8 million cartons annually covering nearly 24 round trips to the moon across their distribution network.

Role Overview

The Engineering Assistant role focuses on supporting the maintenance and enhancement of warehouse facilities and equipment throughout Foodstuffs North Island's distribution centres. This position involves completing scheduled upkeep and minor repairs, maintaining infrastructure and assets, coordinating with contractors on engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair work on warehouse machinery, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage upkeep of buildings and site assets such as signage, safety barriers, racking systems, lockers, and warehouse fittings.
• Coordinate contractor activities and assist in delivering maintenance and engineering projects at the distribution hubs.
• Ensure that all maintenance operations comply with relevant safety protocols, regulations, and proper documentation practices.
• Spot opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, reduce operational expenses, and improve efficiency within the warehouse environment.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably holds at least three years of experience in maintenance within facilities, factories, plants, or distribution warehouses.
• Proficient in the technical maintenance of warehouse equipment, including material handling equipment (MHE), batteries, chargers, and competent in the safe use of hand and power tools; welding and lathe skills are considered advantageous.
• Basic proficiency with computer applications, notably Microsoft Office and MEX maintenance software.
• Possesses valid licenses for car driving, forklift operation, and elevated work platforms.
• Strong organizational abilities to juggle multiple priorities, plan tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Adopts a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
• Willing to accommodate flexible working hours occasionally, reflecting the round-the-clock nature of Foodstuffs operations.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary car parking with over 1,000 spaces including electric vehicle charging stations.
• Access to Southern Cross health insurance.
• Onsite café offering subsidized meals, a mini mart, and a 5% discount at Foodstuffs retail stores.
• Flexible working arrangements and a day off on your birthday.
• Opportunities for internal learning and development, flu vaccinations, and participation in social groups known as Tribes.

Diversity and Inclusion

Foodstuffs embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of diverse backgrounds including disabilities, health conditions, mental health needs, and neurodiversity. Accessibility support is available during recruitment, including accommodations like interview locations, sign language interpretation, and assistive technologies upon request.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence tools to assist with application reviews and assessments. However, all final hiring decisions remain under human control. Applicants seeking detailed information about data processing can contact the employer directly.