Electrician
Trade · Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Are you an electrician with solid commercial experience? An established electrical services business in Cromwell, Otago is looking for an experienced Electrician who can show real hands-on ability and a strong professional record.
This is a full-time, permanent role covering commercial electrical work, infrastructure projects, streetlighting and essential electrical services. You will be trusted to use your own judgement, manage your responsibilities and keep your work at a high standard.
For overseas electricians, your registration, qualifications and work history say a lot about who you are as a professional. Suitable candidates can have their experience assessed for a career in New Zealand, and sponsorship is available where eligibility requirements are met. If you have worked as an electrician in the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, make sure your experience can be verified.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out commercial electrical installation and maintenance, completing each installation to project requirements
- Work on infrastructure and development projects
- Install, service and maintain streetlighting
- Read electrical drawings, plans and technical specs
- Find, diagnose and fix electrical faults
- Work on your own and handle your assigned responsibilities well
- Keep your workmanship at a high standard on every project
- Follow electrical regulations, workplace procedures and safety rules
- Keep supervisors, co-workers and project stakeholders in the loop
- Use and look after electrical tools and equipment safely
- Adjust to different project needs and work settings, and help build a reliable, professional team culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- Holds a current EWRB Electrical Registration
- Current New Zealand Practising Licence, or eligible to obtain one
- 3–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical work
- Strong hands-on knowledge of electrical installation and maintenance, and able to show genuine practical electrical skills
- Verifiable work history in the electrician trade
- Confident working on your own and making sound technical decisions
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Proactive, reliable and professional, with a strong commitment to health and safety
- Able to work well with others in a small team
- Legally eligible to work in New Zealand, or suitable for employer-supported sponsorship
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