Maintenance Electrician

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join the Christchurch engineering team on a permanent full-time basis.

Key responsibilities:

·         Responding quickly to breakdowns, setting priorities, and taking action to minimise downtime

·         Carrying out preventative maintenance to avoid issues before they occur

·         Planning and scheduling work to ensure plant availability, including ordering or requesting parts as required

·         Performing failure analysis on equipment downtime that meets the agreed trigger points

·         Building your technical expertise through training and development opportunities

·         Supporting improvement projects, identifying opportunities, and helping design solutions

We're seeking a skilled, reliable, and composed individual who can excel under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 To be successful in your application, you will have:

·         Minimum 5 years demonstrated electrical maintenance experience in an engineering role ideally in a food manufacturing environment.

·         Relevant Trade Qualification - EWRB Registered Electrician with a current full practising licence is essential (non-negotiable)

·         Experience in preventative maintenance and fault-finding

·         Experience with electrical control systems (PLC programming, SCADA, VSD and CMMS will be an advantage)

·         Endorsed Hazardous Areas certification or working towards to obtain it will be advantageous

·         Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to work across all levels of the plant

At the time of applying, please provide the following:-

·         Copies of all qualifications

·         Details of references/referees and their contact details

·         Written confirmation of work experience with contact details of the employer

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Long service leave
• Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
• Free product
• Employee Assistance Programme

Hours of work: This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday – Friday, 08h00 – 17h00. 

NB!! Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa

At Champion Flour Milling Limited we believe in Manaakitanga, caring for each other’s wellbeing, nurturing relationships, and engaging positively with each other.

Champion Flour Milling Limited is a successful company providing Milling and Bakery solutions to New Zealand industry. It is the industry leader in flour, premix, speciality flour and grains, and cereal fibres in milling and sells a comprehensive range of frozen prepared bakery products. The company has been operating for over 160 years and this wealth of experience is important to the continued success of the organisation. We are part of the Nisshin Seifun Group, an international company providing opportunities for our people. 

If you would like to know more about our business, the website is https://championflour.co.nz/