Maintenance Technician

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If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician and passionate about ensuring operational efficiency, we'd love to hear from you!

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI_driven robotics. We are setting a new standard for efficiency, sustainability, and smart logistics. Our teams strive to be “Best in Class”.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities, machinery, and equipment. You will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure minimal downtime and optimal productivity.

Working Hours:

Rotating Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and Monday to Thursday 2:30 pm to 1:00 am

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of equipment, recording activities in the MEX system
• Assist with servicing and replacing faulty equipment during breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Support the management of spare parts, including stocking and reordering when needed
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and address issues to ensure system efficiency
• Contribute to maintenance-related projects as required
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Engineer and operations teams to support smooth maintenance activities
• Ensure clear communication with staff, contractors, and suppliers

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar role, preferably in an industrial environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant electrical qualification and experience
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, machine control, and robotics systems.
• Experience with CMMS preferably with MEX
• Must have full EWRB licence

What We Offer:

• Paid birthday leave
• Competitive rates
• Membership to the Cardinal Perks Program (discounts with some of NZ's major retailers)
• Life insurance
• Ongoing mentoring and training

Please Note:
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold a valid work visa. The successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a criminal history check, and provide two contactable references.

Take the next step in your career today—apply now!