Shift Engineer

About the Company

Alliance Group is an international producer, processor, and marketer of premium red meat products. The business is expanding into a world-class food enterprise with strong processing and livestock capability, and its products are sold in more than 65 countries.

The Opportunity

An experienced and qualified Shift Engineer is required for the Lorneville Plant in Invercargill. This position is focused on maintaining the safe, dependable, and efficient performance of refrigeration and related plant within a 24/7 operating environment.

Role Overview

As a member of the shift engineering team, you will provide practical technical support, troubleshoot plant issues, and contribute to ongoing improvement work. The role places major emphasis on safety, compliance, and dependable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Run, observe, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems
• Attend to equipment failures and plant issues during shift hours
• Perform both scheduled and breakdown maintenance tasks
• Keep refrigeration systems operating safely and efficiently
• Help ensure compliance with HSWA, MPI, and environmental obligations
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and written reports
• Partner with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime
• Contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are a hands-on engineer who prioritises safety, works well without close supervision on shift, and can make sensible decisions under pressure.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Formal trade background in Refrigeration, HVAC, or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with industrial refrigeration systems, with ammonia experience strongly preferred
• Well-developed fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Experience in a shift roster or 24/7 work environment
• Strong commitment to health and safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Desirable Qualifications

• Current EST registration and practising licence
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
• Training in confined spaces, working at heights, or hazardous substances

Benefits

• Subsidised health insurance for you and your family
• Opportunities to progress your career
• One additional week of annual leave

Other Information

If you enjoy maintenance work and don’t mind getting hands-on, this could be a strong fit. Applicants should also be prepared to complete a pre-employment drug test as part of the hiring process. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate if moving to take up the role.