Brewery Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

About the role

DB Breweries is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the Waitematā Brewery team in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of brewing and utilities equipment, supporting safe and reliable plant operations on a rotating shift roster.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on brewing and utilities assets.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, repair and rebuild hygienic process valves, actuators, seals and related equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and best‑practice maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, food‑safety and environmental standards.
• Participate in AM and PM shifts and join the weekly on‑call roster after training.
• Assist during critical maintenance activities and brewery shutdowns.

Required profile

• Mechanical Trade Certificate or NZCE (Mechanical); Fitter & Turner preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food, beverage, manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, safety‑first attitude and ability to work in a fast‑paced team.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift roster.

Required skills

• Mechanical Trade Certificate
• NZCE (Mechanical)
• Fitter & Turner qualification

What we offer

• Free health, life and income protection insurances.
• Monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero‑alcohol beverages.
• 40% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.
• Generous parental leave, counselling support, digital wills and other wellbeing benefits.
• Free parking and a positive, inclusive culture.