Infrastructure Maintenance Technicians

Alam & Muskaan Limited is on the lookout for practical, hands-on Maintenance Technicians (4) to take ownership of the role across our newly developed and existing, high-tech orchard blocks. Based in the Bay of Plenty, this full-time role is vital in keeping our Kiwifruit Orchards thriving through smart water and nutrient delivery and proactive maintenance of critical systems. The role is a minimum of 30 hours per week, but will generally be 45 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing

Orchard Infrastructure Inspection & Maintenance

• Inspect orchard trellis systems, including posts, wires, anchors, and netting, to assess structural integrity and operational performance
• Identify and diagnose structural weaknesses such as wire sagging, post movement, anchor failure, and canopy load stress impacts
• Carry out corrective maintenance to restore and maintain the structural integrity of the site support systems

Trellis System Repair & Structural Adjustment

• Replace or repair damaged or deteriorated posts, wires, and support components within blocks
• Install or adjust canopy support wires to improve structural balance and long-term system performance

Canopy Support Systems Maintenance

• Maintain canopy training systems to ensure correct vine/plant positioning and optimal light distribution.
• Assist in adjusting canopy structure through physical manipulation of support systems to meet production requirements.
• Support performance by ensuring canopy systems are structurally aligned with crop load and growth patterns.

Fault Diagnosis & Preventive Maintenance

• Monitor infrastructure performance and identify early signs of system failure or wear.
• Apply practical fault-finding techniques to determine causes of structural or mechanical issues within trellis systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance to reduce risk of system failure and improve productivity outcomes.

Tools, Equipment & Technical Operations

• Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment, including tensioning devices, ladders, hand tools, light mechanical tools, and structural repair equipment.
• Use appropriate methods to measure, adjust, and secure structural components under load conditions.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order. 

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Carry out all maintenance activities in accordance with workplace health& Safety requirements
• Identify and report hazards relating to structural instability, equipment failure or environmental risks.
• Ensure safe working practices when working at height or under load-bearing structures

Reporting & Operational Support

• Report structural issues, recurring faults, and maintenance requirements to supervisory staff.
• Record maintenance and repair activities where required for operational tracking.
• Provide feedback on infrastructure performance to support ongoing operational improvements. 

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience (3 years minimum) in maintenance, repair, or infrastructure support roles in agricultural, horticultural, or similar operational environments.
• Ability to diagnose structural or mechanical faults in field-based systems.
• Experience using hand tools, tensioning systems, and light mechanical or structural repair equipment.
• Understanding of load-bearing structures, basic engineering principles, or agricultural support systems.
• Ability to work independently and apply practical judgement in field conditions.
• Strong awareness of safety requirements in elevated or structural maintenance environments.

Who You Are

•  Practical, reliable, and solutions-focused
•  Methodical with great attention to detail
• Able to work independently and prioritise across the season
• A strong communicator and team player

This role is based in a commercial environment and involves outdoor work across varying weather conditions. The position requires working at height, working with load-bearing structures, and performing maintenance on live production systems that directly support crop development and productivity.

About us

We are a large horticulture grower/operator within the Bay of Plenty region, looking to expand our team to be able to continue to maintain and grow our horticultural operations.

We operate Monday – Sunday between the hours of 7:30am – 7:00pm, with some of the work being weather dependent.