Brewery Maintenance Technician – Electrical

About the role

Join the brewery team in Auckland to ensure safe, efficient production of high‑quality beer, cider and RTD beverages. You will be a hands‑on technical owner, supporting asset reliability and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safe, timely and cost‑effective maintenance in line with production and maintenance schedules.
• Perform reactive, planned and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Lead and support TPM and continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce losses and boost performance.
• Act as the technical area owner for asset care, life‑extension and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with production, planning and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Uphold safety, quality, food‑safety and sustainability standards throughout the brewery.

Required profile

• Current New Zealand Electrical Practising Licence (mandatory).
• Experience in maintenance within FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant, machinery and maintenance engineering practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting tools.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset (TPM, Lean or CI experience is beneficial).
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change and share knowledge.

Required skills

• Electrical Practising Licence (NZ)
• CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) usage
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology
• Lean / Continuous Improvement techniques
• Maintenance of utilities plant (boilers, compressors, refrigeration) – advantageous

What we offer

• Free health, life and income protection insurance
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Monthly allowance of beer, cider, RTDs or alcohol‑free beverages
• Generous employee discount at Star Hospitality venues
• Extra paid “Enjoyment of Life” leave each year
• Generous parental leave provisions and free confidential counselling
• Digital wills, feminine hygiene products and retail discounts
• Commitment to fair pay through Mind the Gap and Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry