Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operations at our manufacturing site on a dedicated morning shift. This role is critical to maintaining equipment and facilities to a high standard, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you’ll work closely with Production and Quality teams to optimise plant reliability and performance.

With strong mechanical aptitude and experience in preventative maintenance and fault finding, you’ll help minimise downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement. You’ll also assist with troubleshooting across both mechanical and electrical systems to keep operations running smoothly.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Performing reactive and preventative maintenance across all plant equipment and machinery
• Supporting capital projects and contributing to operational improvements
• Conducting electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs, including pneumatic systems
• Ensuring changeover repeatability and developing equipment setup protocols
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including downtime logs and stock take records
• Updating and managing the preventative maintenance system (MEX)
• Supporting the development and rollout of SOPs and other process documentation
• Promoting food safety and quality standards across all maintenance activities
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements
• Championing health and safety practices throughout the site
• Flexibility to work alternate Saturday shifts when required

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• A recognised Trade Qualification (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Level 4 – manufacturing/industrial)
• Maintenance experience in FMCG or similar environments
• Strong mechanical & electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of GMP, food safety, and quality systems
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, MEX - preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to improvement
• Familiarity with basic electrical systems or controls would be a plus
• Valid Unrestricted Work Visa

Perks

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Parental Leave Subsidy Top Up (in accordance with company policy)
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. 

Note: No applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.