Shift Maintenance Engineer

About Cottonsoft

For over 35 years we've been a proud FMCG manufacturer and distributor of market-leading, high quality, sustainably made toilet and tissue paper products throughout New Zealand. Our well-loved portfolio of retail and commercial brands includes Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, Cute & Co, EarthSmart and Livi, and our product range includes toilet roll, facial tissue, paper towel, nappies, and wipes. We have a Cottonsoft team of over 200 employees throughout New Zealand and three sites throughout NZ - two in Auckland (Highbrook and Wiri), and one in Christchurch.

We are currently recruiting two Shift Maintenance Engineers for our Highbrook Site.

The opportunity

You will make an impact through mechanical maintenance on our two production lines; supporting the reduction of downtime of the plant, equipment, and machinery; increasing efficiency levels and ensuring H&S requirements are met.

You will contribute by

Acting as a safety leader, maintaining a positive presence and advocate for safety

Working with the Maintenance Manager on predictive and breakdown maintenance

Continuous updating of engineering data and procedures

Educating and conducting Operator training

Engaging and consulting with contractors and team members on safety, operational improvements and implementation of solutions

Providing technical advice and engineering solutions to improve machine and equipment availability and reliability which are cost efficient

Support engineering stock control through accurate recording of spare parts usage and participation in stock counts.

About You

NZ mechanical trade cert qualified or equivalent

Fabrication skills

Root cause analysis skills

Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & hydraulics)

Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Flexible and proactive approach to help resolve operational and technical equipment problems and breakdowns

An excellent ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and self-motivated approach to work

Take ownership and accountability

* Continuous improvement mindset

Roster Structure

You will be working an average of 41.24 hours per work on a four-on, four-off, rotating shift pattern. This means that you will work both days and nights. Your rotating shift pattern will be:

4 x day shifts: 5.45am - 6pm

4 x rostered days off

4 x night shifts: 5.45pm - 6am

4 x rostered days off

What we can offer you

Ongoing, secure employment

Opportunities to work overtime (1.5 x pay OT rate)

Thorough and in-depth onboarding and training for this role as well as a supportive team environment

Free onsite car parking

Onsite gym (Highbrook site)

Free weekly take home product allowance

Heavily discounted product for yourself and family to purchase

Employee Assistance Programme

* Monthly bacon and eggs morning tea

Our Hiring Process at Cottonsoft

1. Submit your application via Seek

2. Phone Screen

3. Interview & Factory Tour

4. Reference Checks

5. Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen

6. Offer

Cottonsoft is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Cottonsoft will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications, and other appropriate criteria to the role for which they are applying.

If you think that you have the skills and experience that can add value to our Converting Team and are excited by an opportunity where you can develop, grow and work for a company that truly values its people, please apply today!

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!