Dairy technician

Stocker SolutionsOtherAshburton, Canterbury3w ago
Stocker Solutions is seeking a skilled Dairy Technician to join our team on a full time basis in Ashburton. In this role, you will be responsible for testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting dairy equipment and machinery.
You will play a crucial part in ensuring that our clients dairy operations run smoothly and efficiently, whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety and equipment performance. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge dairy technology and contribute directly to the success of our service delivery
Key Responsibilities
* Testing and diagnosing faults in dairy equipment
* Performing routine maintenance and servicing of dairy equipment to ensure optimal performance
* Installing new dairy machinery and existing equipment at client sites
* Providing technical support and guidance to clients on equipment operation and best practices
* Identifying potential improvements to equipment performance and reliability
* Liaising with clients to understand their technical requirements and concerns
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety standards
* Responding to emergency call-outs to resolve equipment breakdowns
* Keeping up to date with developments in dairy technology and industry practices
What we're looking for
* Proven experience working as a technician, preferably within the dairy industry or a related field
* Strong knowledge of dairy equipment and machinery
* Competence in fault diagnosis, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
* Excellent problem - solving skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical clients
* Physical fitness and ability to work in a varying conditions, including bending, lifting. and working at heights when necessary
* Valid driving license and willingness to travel to client sites throughout the region
* Relevant qualifications in engineering or dairy technology (preferred)
* Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards and food safety compliance
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer
Stocker Solutions is committed in supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We offer competitive remuneration reflecting your skills and experience, and opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling in dairy technology. You will benefit from working with a supportive team in a growing company that values technical expertise and customer service excellence. We provide a structured working environment with opportunities for career progression as you develop your expertise further. We encourage a healthy work - life balance and offer flexibility where possible to support our team members in achieving their professional and personal goals
About us
Stocker Solutions is a specialist provider of dairy equipment and technical services, serving dairy producers across the region. With a strong reputation for reliability and expertise, we are committed to helping our clients maintain efficient and safe dairy operations through quality equipment, skilled service support and technical excellence. Our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and innovative solutions that drive the success of the dairy industry

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