Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Brewery

About the role

DB Breweries, part of the global Heineken family, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the Waitematā Brewery team in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland. This is a full‑time permanent position working on a rotating shift roster, supporting both brewing and utilities operations to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on brewing and utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, repair and rebuild hygienic process valves, actuators, seals and related brewery equipment.
• Support the operation, maintenance and inspection of utility assets across the site.
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance teams to ensure reliable plant performance.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement and best‑practice maintenance initiatives.
• Work AM and PM shifts as required and join the weekly on‑call roster after training.
• Provide assistance 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 a genuine team player.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift roster.

Required skills

• Preventative maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Valve repair and rebuilding
• Actuator maintenance
• Hygienic process equipment upkeep
• Utility systems maintenance
• Safety and food‑safety compliance

What we offer

• Free health, life and income protection insurance
• Monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero‑alcohol beverages
• 40% discount at Star Hospitality venues
• Generous parental leave, counselling, digital wills and other wellbeing benefits
• Learning tools, leadership development programmes and gender‑pay‑gap initiatives
• Free on‑site parking