Electrical Contractor Wanted

Franklin Smith Group; Papamoa; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Potential extension

Job summary

Franklin Smith Group in Papamoa, North Island, is seeking an experienced Electrical Contractor for a major industrial/commercial build. You will join the existing electrical team to drive progress, oversee electrical works and keep the programme on track.

Key requirements include current EWRB registration, Site Safe, and an EWP ticket, plus strong industrial/commercial electrical experience. Immediate start and a 1-month contract with potential extension are on offer.

Qualifications

• Current EWRB registration.
• Site Safe certification.
• EWP ticket.
• Strong industrial/commercial electrical experience.
• Experience with switchboards.
• Good communication and proactive approach.
• Immediate start available.

Responsibilities

• Switchboard installation and coordination.
• Overseeing electrical works across the project.
• Working with the wider site team to keep programme on track.
• Coordinating day-to-day electrical activities.
• Supporting quality, safety and site requirements.
• Problem-solving and keeping works moving.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Switchboards

Oversight of electrical works

Communication skills

Tools

EWP ticket

Job description

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Franklin Smith Group – Papamoa, North Island

A well-established electrical contractor is looking for an experienced Electrical Contractor to join a team working on a major industrial/commercial build.

The project needs someone who can hit the ground running, help get the programme back on track and take ownership of electrical works across the site.

What’s in it for you

• $50–$60 per hour + GST
• Paid for every hour worked
• Immediate start
• 1-month contract with potential extension
• Opportunity for ongoing work as the contractor’s pipeline grows

The Role

You’ll be working alongside the existing electrical team, helping drive the project forward and providing oversight across the electrical works.

• Switchboard installation and coordination
• Overseeing electrical works across the project
• Working with the wider site team to keep programme on track
• Coordinating day‑to‑day electrical activities
• Supporting quality, safety and site requirements
• Problem‑solving and keeping works moving

What You’ll Bring

• Current EWRB registration
• Site Safe
• EWP ticket
• Strong industrial/commercial electrical experience
• Experience with switchboards
• Confident providing oversight across a project
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach
• Available for an immediate start