Maintenance Supervisor

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

About the role:

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll oversee and direct a team of maintenance staff and contractors. You'll assign the team tasks, set priorities, and provide guidance and support as needed.

Your role will also include: 

• Collaborating with external contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion and cost-effectiveness of maintenance projects.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of resources to meet maintenance goals and objectives.
• Working with the Maintenance Engineer to evaluate contractor performance, review deliverables and promptly address any issues or concerns.
• Overseeing and coordinating the execution of routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Performing other general maintenance duties as required. 

This role reports to the DC Maintenance Engineer and is based at our Hornby Distribution Centre in Christchurch. This position is a Monday to Friday permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week. 

About you:

You'll be an experienced supervisor or leader who knows how to lead a team; celebrating wins and delivering constructive feedback as necessary. Additional technical certifications or relevant trade qualifications are desired but not essential! Ideally you will also:

• Have experience in maintenance operations (ideally in a warehousing setting)
• Be able to motivate and develop a diverse workforce, including contractors
• Have strong attention to detail - you'll be one who likes to get things right the first time 
• Be somewhat tech savvy and keen to learn - you'll pick up new systems quickly 
• Have a strong knowledge of maintenance principles, procedures, and best practice

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

Why join us?

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day. Additionally:

• Our distribution centres have free carparking and an in-house café. 
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, and access to online wellbeing tools.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by social events!

How to apply:

We'll be reviewing applications as they are submitted, so if you're ready to take on the challenge, apply now! If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.

Please note that we are an alcohol and drug free workplace. Pre-employment checks will include drug & alcohol testing, and a health assessment.