Weekend Maintenance Supervisor -Primary Processing

Primary Processing Maintenance Supervisor Weekend Shift, Red Stag Timber Mill

This is an excellent Career Opportnity for the right candidate looking to progress to a management level role.

Availability to work weekends on a permanent basis is required.

Located 10 minutes’ drive south of Rotorua CBD, Red Stag Timber is an industry leader when it comes to producing quality structural timber products. The Company operates New Zealand’s largest sawmill and is a well-established and successful business, employing over 400 staff & contractors.

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team on a permanent basis on the Weekend Shift. This is a hands-on position to apply sound mechanical maintenance process knowledge, and work with our experienced Weekend Maintenance Team. The team provides critical support to ensure plant and machinery is maintained effectively, ensuring reliability to run production shifts in all operational areas including the Sawmill, Planers, Remanufacturing, Kilns & Treatment plants.

To be successful you will

Hold a NZ recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering – Fitting/Turning & Diagnostics;

Have a minimum 8+ years of recent work experience in heavy industrial plant;

Be skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, bearing fitment, setup and alignment, mechanical fitting, diagnostics etc.;

Work to and interpret mechanical drawings and deliver reliable, high quality work;

Have previous supervicor level experience and have confident interpersonal skills;

Demonstrate an essential “Safety First” attitude, leading by example;

Previous experience in a Sawmill or timber processing plant would be advantageous.

Hours of work for this position are Thursday – Sunday, 6.00am – 4.30pm , with additional hours as overtime (T1.5) if required. Work hours on a Saturday and Sunday attract premium rates (T1.33) as well as Shift Leave.

Monday to Wednesday are regular rostered days off.

A competitive remuneration package as outlined above, plus generous role relevant allowances are on offer for the successful candidate.

All applicants must have NZ residency.

A pre-employment medical health check, including drug screening applies.

References from your current and most recent line managers will be required

Please apply via the Red Stag Timber careers website by clicking Apply Now