Electrical Engineer

Stuff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuff is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to work night shift (4pm - Midnight) in a fast-paced production environment. You will carry out planned and preventative maintenance on critical equipment, diagnose faults with precision and implement smart solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideally, you are a registered electrician with an industrial background, hold a current practising licence, and have experience with PLCs, analogue/digital control, and AC/DC motor drive systems.

Qualifications

• Registered Electrician with industrial background.
• Current practising licence.
• Experience with PLCs, analogue/digital control, and AC/DC motor drive systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and fault-find effectively.
• Bonus: familiarity with newspaper presses and publishing/packaging equipment.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of communication protocols (232, 422, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to minimise disruption to production.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate reports on equipment failures and preventative actions taken.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Monitor equipment condition and consult with supervisors to get ahead of potential issues.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies, helping maintain a safe working environment.
• Contribute fresh ideas to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

Registered Electrician

Current practising licence

Tools

PLCs

Analogue/Digital control

AC/DC motor drives

Job description

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician on Night shift (4pm - Midnight), you'll be the difference between a smooth production run and a costly delay. You'll maintain and repair critical production equipment, diagnose faults with precision, and implement smart solutions that keep our operations running at their best. Working within a structured maintenance schedule, you'll bring both technical expertise and quick thinking to a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Flexibility to cover different shifts when required is part of the deal.

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician on Night shift (4pm - Midnight), you'll be the difference between a smooth production run and a costly delay. You'll maintain and repair critical production equipment, diagnose faults with precision, and implement smart solutions that keep our operations running at their best. Working within a structured maintenance schedule, you'll bring both technical expertise and quick thinking to a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Flexibility to cover different shifts when required is part of the deal.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to minimise disruption to production.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate reports on equipment failures and preventative actions taken.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Monitor equipment condition and consult with supervisors to get ahead of potential issues.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies, helping maintain a safe working environment.
• Contribute fresh ideas to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Electrician, ideally with an industrial background.
• Current practising licence.
• Experience with PLCs, Analogue/Digital control, and AC/DC motor drive systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and fault-find effectively.
• Bonus points for familiarity with newspaper presses (Goss manufacture) and publishing/packaging equipment.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of communication protocols (232, 422, Ethernet).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• A genuine commitment to health and safety practices.

Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa.

As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.