Contracting Electrician

ATT; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATT is seeking a qualified electrician to perform diverse electrical services across industrial, commercial and domestic sites in New Zealand. The role requires understanding of electrical regulations, safety standards, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

You will inspect plans, install, test, and repair electrical networks, while supervising junior staff and maintaining thorough paperwork and safety records.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Electrical Registration and NZ Practicing Licence.
• Certified in Site Safe and Safe Working Practices.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Driver's licence for a class 1 light vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day to day electrical services for industrial, commercial and domestic sites.
• Review plans and diagrams to determine sequences of operation.
• Measure, lay out installation points and connect wiring to terminals.
• Use test instruments to trace faults and diagnose issues.
• Repair or replace faulty wiring and components.
• Install and commission electrical switchboards and systems.
• Ensure work complies with AS/NZS 3000 and safety standards.
• Maintain up-keep of equipment and report damage to supervisor.
• Supervise apprentices or assistants as required.
• Complete timesheets, job sheets and safety documentation accurately.

Education

NZ Electrical Registration

NZ Practicing Licence

Site Safe

Safe Working Practices Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Class 1 Drivers Licence

Job description

Qualifications needed

• Current NZ Electrical Registration
• Current NZ Practicing Licence
• Current Site Safe
• Current Safe Working Practices Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence for a class 1 light motor vehicle

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Must have a good understanding of the electrical regulations, current codes of practice (ASNZS 3000) and be able to work to these.
• Knowledge and understanding of the construction environment.
• Be enthusiastic and pro‑active.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Treat all staff with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
• Display sound judgement in handling day to day tasks.
• Be willing to learn and be prepared to see others point of view.
• Be accountable for the success of jobs under your control.
• Customer focused and committed to providing a high quality of service.

Physical Requirements

• Have normal colour vision, as you will need to identify different-coloured cables.
• Be reasonably fit, healthy, and strong, as the work involves climbing and lifting.
• Be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights, as you may need to crawl through tight spaces and under building and above ceilings.

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertake day to day electrical services to design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances, and facilities for industrial, commercial, and domestic purposes.
• Examining plans, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation.
• Measuring and laying out installation reference points.
• Selecting, cutting, and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
• Using electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults.
• Repairing or replacing faulty wiring and defective parts.
• Positioning and installing electrical switchboards.
• Connecting electrical systems to power supply.
• Carry out testing to AS/NZS 3000.
• Manage up-keep and condition of all equipment and plant under your control.
• Company vehicles are to be kept clean, tidy, and safe condition, any loss or damage to company owned items must be report to your manager.
• Direction of staff including apprentices, trade assistants or sub-contractors when required.
• Accurate and timely completion of paperwork including timesheets, job sheets, job completion documentation, stock adjustments, and health and safety documentation.

In addition to these tasks the employee shall undertake any other work required by the employer, where such work is determined to be part of the employer’s business and provided that the employer assessed the employee as having the skills required to undertake such work.