Electrician, Christchurch
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Stellar Recruitment
Hiring for Stellar Recruitment

Registered Electrician

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

$40  -  $45 /hr

Christchurch

Job Description

Join a close-knit team delivering commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across Canterbury.

  • $40 - $45 per hour + phone + vehicle
  • Permanent full time role
  • Join a young, friendly team with a great culture

We're looking for a Registered Electrician to join a tight knit crew on a variety of different projects. From commercial fit-outs to residential service and renovation work, fault finding, data cabling, and even HVAC.


About You

  • NZ Registered Electrician with a current Practising Licence
  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence
  • Strong testing and fault-finding knowledge
  • Basic electrical installation experience
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Happy to participate in a rotating on-call roster
  • Newly qualified electricians are encouraged to apply

About the Role

  • Carry out electrical installations across commercial fit-out projects
  • Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on residential and commercial systems
  • Conduct electrical testing, inspection, and commissioning activities
  • Install and terminate data cabling systems
  • Fault finding and responding to breakdowns
  • Cable pulling, fit-offs, and lighting installations
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

Benefits

  • $40 - $45 per hour
  • Company vehicle + phone + uniform
  • Out of town allowances and expenses paid for
  • Join a young, friendly team with a great culture
  • Long-term opportunity with plenty of variety and autonomy

How to Apply?


Click ‘APPLY’ or contact Craig Goldsmith for a confidential discussion.

Email: Craig.g@stellarrecruitment.co.nz


Must have valid NZ working rights.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Fault Finding
  • Testing
  • HVAC
  • Commissioning
  • Data Cabling
  • Diagnostics
  • Electrical Installation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Independent Work

Additional Compensation

  • Company vehicle
  • Phone allowance

Benefits & Perks

  • 🚗 Company Car
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided

Job Schedule

  • Rotating Roster

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