Industrial Electrician
Job reference : 59991120
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $40 - $48 per hour
Location : Blenheim, Marlborough
Posted on : 22-05-2026
Working in a world-class food manufacturing business, taking responsible for all electrical maintenance, upgrades and projects.
We’re working with a top-tier New Zealand food manufacturing business with decades of history and success, and a strong global reputation for quality products. This is a company that has continually invested in its people, its technology, and its growth — staying at the forefront of modern processing while supplying products to markets around the world.
They’re now looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a close-knit, highly capable engineering team. This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you’ll be valued, supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Why You’ll Want This Role
In this hands-on role, you’ll be right at the heart of keeping production running safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
They’re now looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a close-knit, highly capable engineering team. This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you’ll be valued, supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Why You’ll Want This Role
- Join a well-established, high-performing site with ongoing investment in technology
- Be part of a tight-knit engineering team that works collaboratively and has each other’s backs
- Work for a business that genuinely cares about its people, their growth, and job satisfaction
- Variety in your day — from breakdown response through to continuous improvement and upgrades
- A stable, long-term opportunity in a business with strong global demand
- Consistent 45 hour per week, Monday to Friday work.
In this hands-on role, you’ll be right at the heart of keeping production running safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Fault finding and repair of electrical and control systems in a fast-paced processing environment
- Maintaining site-wide electrical infrastructure (low and extra low voltage systems)
- Supporting plant start-ups and new projects
- Installation and upgrade of electrical equipment in line with NZ standards
- Maintaining critical systems including lighting, automation, and instrumentation
- Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations moving
- Coordinating contractors and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- NZ Registered Electrician (Level 4)
- Full EWRB licence or partially complete
- At least 5 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong fault-finding ability across electrical and control systems
- A team-first attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Someone who is already based in New Zealand is essential.