Shift Electrician
Publication Date 26 / 05 / 2025 Location Canterbury Type Permanent / Full Time Sector Trades & Services
Electrician Industrial Shift Electrician
This is an on-site position based in Christchurch OR Ashburton
Busy food processing sites in Ashburton & Christchurch are on the look out for NZ's best industrial electricians. We are keen to review applicable CVs for ASAP start. If you meet the below requirements please get in touch!
THE ROLE: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
4 on 4 off (rotating days & nights) ASHBURTON
Day shifts CHRISTCHURCH
As a member of the in-house maintenance team, you will work to minimize interruptions to production, with the best upkeep of the electrical plant. You will work closely with production using preventative & diagnostic maintenance measures to ensure that electrical engineering issues are resolved in a timely, safe manner & to a high quality.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Full NZ Licensed Electrician (EWRB)
Proficient in electrical standards & regs for industrial environments
Minimum 3 years’ industrial electrical experience
Experienced with FMCG manufacturing, ideally food
Excellent English communication skills
Knowledge of:
- Breakdown, diagnostics in time pressured scenario
- Maintenance planning in FMCG manufacturing
- Motor start & control equipment - direct drive, soft start & VSDs
- PLCs, associated sensing and control equipment & SCADA systems
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics highly desirable
- NZ Work Visa/Residency/ Citizenship
If you are interested APPLY NOW or if you'd like to know more about the opportunities available, get in touch with Julie - julie@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
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