Maintenance Engineer - Afternoon Shift(2pm -10.30pm)

Our Story

Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food and sports nutrition brands. Our four power brands — Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena and Musashi — have been empowering healthier lives across Australia, New Zealand and more than 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years.

Health and wellness is our passion. From best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service teams, Vitaco employs over 650 people across New Zealand and Australia, all committed to delivering the highest quality products for consumers around the world.

Vitaco is growing — and it’s an exciting time to join us. As our business continues to expand across local and international markets, we are creating new opportunities across the company. Joining Vitaco means being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation where your contribution truly makes a difference and growth is part of the journey.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team on the afternoon shift.

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping our manufacturing assets running safely and efficiently, supporting production performance, product quality and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in responding to breakdowns, executing preventative maintenance and ensuring equipment reliability across a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Vitaco operates across multiple manufacturing sites in Auckland — with three buildings in East Tamaki and one in Penrose. This role is currently based in Penrose, working closely with Production, Maintenance and Reliability teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational performance across the site.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment to minimise production downtime
• Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance aligned to production priorities
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance asset reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with production teams, engineers and contractors to ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all work complies with GMP, safety and quality standards

This is a full-time role (42 hours per week) based across Vitaco’s manufacturing sites in East Tamaki  and Penrose . The role includes a rotational requirement to work one Saturday every four weeks. The salary range for this position is $90,000–$110,000 per year(depending on experience) plus a shift allowance. 

About You

You are a practical, reliable and safety-focused engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes ownership of equipment performance.

You will bring:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability
• Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown response
• Exposure to pneumatics, hydraulics and industrial equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Experience working in GMP or regulated environments and using CMMS systems will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At Vitaco, We Care. We Act. We Succeed.

As a HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice, we offer more than just a job — we offer a rewarding career in a growing FMCG business with strong brands and real development opportunities.

You can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and stability in a well-established, growing organisation
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including discounts on our products
• Wellbeing support, including access to in-house naturopaths and EAP services
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Work-life balance, including a paid day off on your birthday
• Subsidised onsite café and a great on-site team environment
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture where people support each other and take pride in what they do

How to Apply

Apply now and become part of the Vitaco team.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early rather than waiting for the closing date.

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Agency notice: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Thank you for respecting this process.

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