Industrial Electrician, Dunedin
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Downer New Zealand

Industrial Electrician

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

$40  -  $45 /hr

Dunedin

Job Description

Industrial/Commercial Electrician – Variety + Stability


If you've built your skills across Commercial, Industrial, or Mechanical electrical work and you're hungry to keep growing - tackling more complex problems, broadening your experience, and doing work that actually pushes you - this is your next move.


He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here


Looking for variety, stability, and real career progression? At Downer, you’ll work on hands-on industrial and commercial electrical systems -not stuck in one niche.


We offer:


  • Permanent, full-time role – minimum 40 hours per week + overtime opportunities
  • Diverse, challenging work across industrial, mechanical, and commercial environments
  • All power tools for the trade provided
  • Strong focus on safety and team culture
  • Ongoing career development and progression pathways
  • Discounts on health insurance, tech, and more
  • $500 employee referral bonus
  • Hourly base pay of $40-$45


Te Kowhiringa | The Opportunity


We’re looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician with experience in industrial plant, automation, PLC’s, mechanical, HVAC, or commercial electrical systems.

This is a hands-on, site-based role in Dunedin where no two days are the same. You’ll be working across a range of environments, supporting installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on complex electrical and mechanical systems.


Key responsibilities:


  • Installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial plant and industrial electrical systems
  • Supporting Automation Engineers
  • Providing routine maintenance and planning on plant sites
  • Working alongside mechanical plant and HVAC systems
  • Fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
  • Supporting works across civil and infrastructure environments where required
  • Ensuring all work meets NZ safety and compliance standards
  • Collaborating with other trades and teams on-site
  • Upskilling, ongoing training and support through the role


Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills


We’re looking for someone with strong, practical experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical environments, along with:


  • Current NZ EWRB practising licence
  • Proven experience in industrial, mechanical, and commercial electrical work
  • Experience with plant equipment, industrial, HVAC, or automated systems (advantageous)
  • Capability to learn and work with traffic signals and transport technologies and work in with the team
  • Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
  • An on-call roster operates; you will be expected to be part of the on-call roster.
  • Full Class 1 driver’s licence
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Willingness for occasional travel
  • Solid attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Solid computer skills and exposure to a wide variety of computer applications


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply


If you’re ready to step into a role where your industrial and mechanical electrical skills are truly utilised, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining Downer.


Reference: 733399


Downer is committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.


We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • HVAC
  • Fault-finding
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • PLC

Desired Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety Commitment

Additional Compensation

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🔋 Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • Sick Leave
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Bereavement Leave
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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