At T&G Global, we grow healthier futures. As a leading global grower, packer and marketer of fresh produce, our success is built on innovation, operational excellence, and great people.

Due to continued growth across our Whakatu Post-Harvest operations, we’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to join our Hastings-based packhouse team. This is a key replacement role created to support increased production demand and site expansion.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Whakatu Engineering & CAPEX Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day coordination of maintenance activities across our busy packhouse facility.

You’ll ensure plant and equipment are operating safely and efficiently, minimise downtime, and support preventative maintenance programmes that keep production running smoothly.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance technical troubleshooting with team coordination and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Operational Leadership

• Provide first-line response to packing plant breakdowns and diagnose faults

• Support and drive preventative maintenance programmes

• Coordinate external contractors for servicing and repairs

• Assist with installation, commissioning and upgrades of plant equipment

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job tracking

• Monitor equipment performance and identify operational risks

Team Coordination

• Supervise and delegate daily tasks to a team of 6 (including seasonal labour/contractors)

• Lead toolbox talks and plan maintenance workloads

• Provide on-the-job coaching and technical guidance

• Foster a high-performance, team-focused environment

Health & Safety

• Lead by example in all safety matters

• Ensure compliance with H&S policies, audits and machine safety standards

• Drive proactive risk management and reporting

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability

• Provide feedback on equipment performance and process improvements

• Support initiatives that enhance efficiency and operational excellence

About You

You’ll bring strong technical experience within a production or FMCG environment, along with proven leadership capability.

Essential:

• Trade qualification in engineering/maintenance (minimum Trade Cert or NZQA Engineering Level 4)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in a production environment

• Strong fault-finding and analytical skills

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and machine safety requirements

• Excellent communication and planning skills

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG or post-harvest/packhouse environments

• Understanding of the horticulture industry

You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced operational setting.

Why Join T&G?

• Be part of a growing, globally connected horticulture business

• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Play a critical role in supporting production uptime during peak seasons

• Opportunity to contribute to site improvements and future-focused initiatives
  
  At T&G, our mindsets guide how we work:
  Be Bold. Do the Mahi. One Team. Take Good Care.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a real impact on site performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and grow your career with T&G.

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test, credit check, driver licence check, and security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.