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Factory Worker

Payment: Paid Position ($24.00 + 8% Holiday Pay)
Location: Fairlie
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: No Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 13/11/2026
Company: The Fairlie Bakehouse

Enjoy keeping active and being part of a friendly team? Come join us at the Fairlie Bakehouse!

We're looking for a Factory Worker to join our busy bakery in Fairlie.

This is a physical, fast-paced role that's ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work.

About the Role

You'll be helping keep our bakery running smoothly, with tasks including:

  • Assisting with pie production and pastry preparation
  • Lifting and moving heavy baking trays and crates of pies
  • Monitoring baking times and temperatures
  • Assisting with cleaning and general factory duties

This is a physically demanding role involving regular lifting and working on your feet.

What We're Looking For
  • Good physical fitness and confidence with manual handling
  • Good spoken English to communicate effectively with the team
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • A reliable team player who's happy to help wherever needed

Previous factory or production experience is an advantage, but not essential.

The Details
  • Full-time, paid position with a minimum 3-month commitment
  • Immediate start available
  • Time-and-a-half pay on public holidays
  • Two rostered days off each week
  • We can help put you in touch with local accommodation providers
Explore the South Island!

Fairlie is perfectly located near Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Wānaka and Queenstown, making it a great base for exploring the South Island.

With two days off each week, it's a fantastic opportunity to earn money while enjoying this beautiful part of New Zealand.

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

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