Our Story
Tegel Foods Ltd is one of New Zealand’s most iconic food brands, proudly feeding Kiwi families for generations. With a reputation built on quality, innovation, and care, we continue to deliver a wide range of trusted products to homes across the country.
We’re now looking for an experienced Plant Engineer with proven mechanical leadership to join our high‑performing Christchurch Engineering team and help us keep New Zealand’s favourite poultry brand running at its best.
A day in the life of Plant Engineer
- In this pivotal role, you’ll be the driving force behind plant reliability and performance. Your day will include:
Leading and developing a team of 14 skilled engineers to meet targets and maintain strong capability across all key skill sets.
Managing maintenance activities to maximise plant uptime through effective breakdown response and proactive preventative maintenance
Taking ownership of downtime management and ensuring maintenance is carried out to agreed standards.
Building strong working relationships with key contractors to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal resource use
Overseeing cost control, materials usage, and inventory management within budget
What will you bring?
- People management skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Strong trade skills and diagnostic capability
- A relevant Mechanical Engineering Trade Qualification/Registration (minimum Level 4)
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar engineering or maintenance leadership role
- Solid understanding of EHS, Food Safety, and Quality standards
- Experience with computerised maintenance management systems
- Maintenance reliability, asset care, and failure analysis knowledge
- Electrical knowledge (advantageous)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to step into a key leadership role within a respected national brand, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a supportive, high‑performing team that values continuous improvement. Benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration
- Life & Medical Insurance
- Products at discounted prices
- Kiwisaver contributions up to 4%
Our recruitment process includes a pre‑employment medical and drug screening. Applications will close as soon as we find the right person—so don’t wait. If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Details
Reference #19623
Posted on 15 Feb 2026
Closes on 16 Mar 2026 10:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Engineering
Job level(s) Management
Work type(s) Permanent full-time
More details (document) PD - Plant Engineer_CHCH.pdf