Maintenance Fitter

About the company

Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders’ interests at heart. 

Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we operate every day:

We Connect | Whanaungatanga
We Respect | Kaitiakitanga
We Deliver | Kotahitanga

These values are central to our culture and are actively lived, recognised, and celebrated across the organisation.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. 

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services. 

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa.

About the Role:  

We have an exciting opportunity for two Maintenance Fitter's to join our team at our Napier Works site. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and working within an enthusiastic team, you will be responsible for undertaking emergency breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance on our site's plant, equipment, and mechanical services. Our equipment includes vibrating screens, mills, conveyors, pumps and more. If you love variety and have a drive for a positive safety culture where you will lead by example - then this role is for you. 

The standard working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. However, as our site operates continuously, maintenance staff are required to participate in a rotating roster, with regular opportunities for overtime.  We are open to supporting with relocation costs to Napier for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Preventive Maintenance is completed though proactive inspections and issues are identified and reported before breakdowns occur to the Scheduler. 

• Complete any corrective maintenance on site in collaboration with the maintenance coordinator. 

• Ensure that any maintenance that is completed has minimal impact on plant operations. 

• Manage and fix breakdowns in a safe and timely manner and ensure that the plant is returned to service at a high standard. 

• Identify areas for continuous improvement across the maintenance team 

• Proactively understand and learn how the plant operates to become a Subject Matter Expert. 

About You: 

Given the work environment and nature of the role, it is essential you are physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights. You will be capable of identifying workplace hazards and continually look for improvements that we can make to our systems and processes. Your easy-going nature will mean you will fit right into our experienced team of skilled fitters.   

Ideal Skills & Experience: 

• A relevant trade qualification 

• Proven experience in a similar environment 

• A high level of energy & the ability to work in high pressure environments 

• Experience working in an effective team environment 

• Experience with rotating and / or materials handling equipment 

• Additionally, skills in either of the following would be highly desirable: 

• Manual machining 

• Hydraulics 

• Limited electrical licenses 

• Continuous improvement 

• Excellent communication skills along with a professional approach to your work   

Benefits 

In return for your skills, we offer excellent development and training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment along with additional company benefits, including health and life and income protection insurances. Hourly rate $42-$47 per hours plus allowances.

How to Apply: 

Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close Friday 25 September 2026.

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.