Electrical Trade Assistant

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

8% holiday pay

Long-term project work

Develop electrical skills

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Join a major commercial project delivering the new Timaru Museum and Theatre development. You will work alongside experienced electrical tradespeople supporting the installation of mains and control cabling, mechanical services switchboards, and BMS control systems.

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Trade Assistant on a long-term site with safety at the forefront. Expect weekly pay, supportive team, and opportunities to develop electrical industry skills on a busy New Zealand project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Trade Assistant.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Experience with cable installation and containment systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Site Safe Passport preferred.
• Reliable transport and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mains and control cable installation
• Support electrical works for mechanical equipment
• Support electrical works for hydraulic equipment
• Install cable tray, brackets and wiring supports
• Assist with mechanical services switchboards and BMS controls
• Read plans, drawings and specifications
• Complete cable laying, rough-ins and equipment positioning
• Operate hand and power tools safely

Skills

Read drawings

Cable installation

Health & safety

Reliable transport

Tools

Cable containment systems

BMS controls

Job description

Join a major commercial project delivering the new Timaru Museum and Theatre development. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced electrical tradespeople supporting the installation of mains and control cabling, mechanical services switchboards, and BMS control systems.

Benefits

• $26-$30 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Weekly pay cycle
• Long-term commercial project work
• Opportunity to develop electrical industry skills
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment

Duties

• Assist with mains and control cable installation
• Support electrical works for mechanical equipment
• Support electrical works for hydraulic equipment
• Install cable tray, brackets and wiring supports
• Assist with mechanical services switchboards and BMS controls
• Read plans, drawings and specifications
• Complete cable laying, rough-ins and equipment positioning
• Operate hand and power tools safely

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Electrical Trade Assistant
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience with cable installation and containment systems
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Site Safe Passport preferred
• Reliable transport and strong work ethic

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because safety, quality and teamwork are at the centre of every project. You'll be supported by experienced tradespeople who are committed to developing skills and delivering high-quality outcomes.

About the Company

Our client is a leading infrastructure and engineering contractor delivering projects across New Zealand. Known for its commitment to safety, innovation and quality, they work on critical commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout the country.