Electrical Trade Assistant

Ecopower Solutions Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to solar PV projects

EV charging experience

Professional working environment

Skill development in renewable energy

Job summary

Ecopower Solutions Limited is seeking an Electrical Trade Assistant in Christchurch to support licensed electricians on residential and commercial electrical, solar and energy projects. You will assist with installation, preparation and completion across diverse sites, while following safety procedures.

Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable and customer-focused, with good communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Class 1 driver’s licence.
• NZ citizen/resident or valid NZ work visa.
• Physically capable of lifting 5–20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians with residential and commercial installation projects.
• Prepare tools, equipment and materials for daily work.
• Load, unload and transport tools and materials to job sites safely.
• Assist with installation of solar panels, EV charging and energy projects.
• Help with cable preparation, routing and installation under supervision.
• Follow health and safety procedures on worksites.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach at customer premises.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Electrical Trade Assistant to join our team and support our qualified electricians on a range of electrical, solar and energy projects. The successful candidate will work alongside licensed electricians and assist with the preparation, installation and completion of projects across residential and commercial sites.

Electrical trade assistants in Christchurch can expect to earn between NZ$22 to $30 per hour.

Location: Christchurch.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist electricians with residential and commercial electrical installation projects.
• Prepare tools, equipment and materials required for daily work.
• Load, unload and safely transport tools, electrical materials and equipment to job sites.
• Assist with the installation of solar panels, mounting systems and associated equipment under electrician supervision.
• Assist with EV charger, heat pump and general electrical installation work.
• Help with cable preparation, routing, securing and installation as directed by qualified electricians.
• Assist with switchboard upgrades, rewiring and other electrical improvement projects.
• Assist with data, security and associated installation work.
• Prepare and maintain work areas, ensuring sites are clean, organised and safe.
• Handle and store tools, equipment and materials appropriately.
• Assist with testing, preparation and completion of work as directed by licensed electricians.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and instructions on residential and commercial worksites.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working at customer premises.
• Perform other general trade and site-support duties as required.

About You

• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instruction
• Physical: Must have the ability to lift 5kg to 20 kgs frequently
• Can work on roofs or at heights when appropriately trained and equipped
• Available Monday to Sunday (rotating shifts)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced licensed electricians.
• Exposure to residential and commercial electrical projects.
• Practical experience in solar PV, EV charging and energy-efficient technologies.
• Variety of work across electrical and renewable energy projects.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to develop practical trade skills and industry knowledge.

Applicant must hold New Zealand Class 1 driver's licence or equivalant overseas driver's licence.

Applicant for this position should be a New Zea land citizen/resident or hold a valid NZ work visa.