Refrigeration Engineer at Silver Fern Farms

Job Description:

Latest Job Information from Company Silver Fern Farms as position Refrigeration Engineer. If Job Vacancy Refrigeration Engineer in Timaru, South Island matches your criteria, please send your latest application/CV directly through the latest and most updated job site Jobkos.

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Te Tūranga / About the Role:

Silver Fern Farms Pareora, just south of Timaru, is our second largest processing site with over 700 people at peak season. We're looking for a motivated and skilled Shift Engineer with strong experience in ammonia refrigeration to join our team.

In this role you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining our refrigeration and site services, supporting production to run smoothly. You'll work on a rotating day/evening shift roster (45 hours per week), with opportunities for overtime.

We're ideally after someone with an ENCHEM Level 4 qualification, but if you have solid ammonia experience and are keen to complete this training, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll join a supportive, collaborative team and enjoy the benefits of working for one of New Zealand's leading food exporters.

Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain refrigeration, ammonia, and site services.
• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Respond quickly and safely to breakdowns, keeping production moving.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and food hygiene culture across the site.

Ōu Pūkenga / About You:

You're a qualified and experienced engineer who takes pride in keeping site and equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll bring:

• Proven experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (ENCHEM L4 preferred, or willingness to complete).
• Practical knowledge of refrigeration plant, compressors, chillers, and related systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet during breakdowns.
• A team mindset - self-motivated but able to work closely with others in a busy environment.

Tono Mai /To Apply:

Applications are open now and will be reviewed as they're received. Click "Apply" to submit your application via our Careers Website. Applications close on 31 October 2025.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. You can see more about our commitments to our people and their work by visiting our Belong Here webpage: https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here

Job Info:

• Company: Silver Fern Farms
• Position: Refrigeration Engineer
• Work Location: Timaru, South Island
• Country: NZ

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