Maintenance Engineer - Afternoon Shift (2pm–10:30pm)

About Vitaco

Vitaco is a long-standing health and nutrition business with a portfolio of leading New Zealand and Australian brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena and Musashi. These brands support healthier lifestyles across Australia, New Zealand and more than 30 countries, backed by more than a century of experience.

Driven by a passion for health and wellbeing, Vitaco combines strong manufacturing capability with customer-focused service teams. With more than 650 people across New Zealand and Australia, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers around the world.

As Vitaco continues to expand locally and internationally, it is creating new opportunities across the organisation. Joining the business means becoming part of a purpose-led, fast-moving workplace where contribution matters and development is part of the journey.

The role

Vitaco is looking for a trade-qualified Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team on afternoon shift. This is a practical, hands-on position focused on maintaining safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing assets while supporting production output, product quality and ongoing improvement.

You will be responsible for fast response to equipment breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance, and helping keep machinery dependable in a busy FMCG environment. The position is currently based in Penrose, while supporting operations across Vitaco’s Auckland manufacturing network, including sites in East Tamaki and Penrose.

Key responsibilities

• Handle mechanical and electrical breakdowns, identify the root cause and get equipment back in service quickly to reduce downtime.
• Carry out scheduled preventative work and corrective maintenance in line with production needs.
• Spot and implement improvement ideas that lift reliability and efficiency of assets.
• Work with production staff, engineers and contractors to plan and complete maintenance tasks effectively.
• Keep maintenance documentation accurate and ensure all work meets GMP, safety and quality requirements.

Working pattern and pay

This is a full-time role of 42 hours per week across Vitaco’s manufacturing sites in East Tamaki and Penrose. The shift is afternoon-based, from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and includes a rotating Saturday requirement of one Saturday every four weeks.

The salary range is NZD 90,000 to NZD 110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a shift allowance.

About you

You are a dependable, practical engineer who puts safety first and enjoys working in a high-paced manufacturing setting. You take ownership of equipment reliability and are comfortable balancing reactive work with planned maintenance.

What you will bring

• A trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in FMCG or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with breakdown response and preventative maintenance.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics and industrial machinery.
• A solution-focused mindset and a genuine drive for continuous improvement.

Additional experience valued

Experience in GMP or other regulated environments will be an advantage. Familiarity with CMMS systems is also highly regarded.

Why join Vitaco

Vitaco promotes a culture built on care, action and success. As an HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice, the company offers a stable career in a growing FMCG business with recognised brands and genuine development pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and the security of working for an established, expanding organisation.
• Health and wellbeing support, including product discounts.
• Access to in-house naturopaths and employee assistance services.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• A paid birthday day off to support work-life balance.
• Subsidised onsite café and a positive team environment.
• A collaborative, practical culture where people support one another and take pride in their work.

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so early interest is encouraged.

Recruitment note

This hiring process is being handled directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. If additional talent options are needed, the company will contact its preferred agency partners.