Electrician

Recruitment Brands; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools provided

Phone

Job summary

Recruitment Brands seeks a qualified Electrician - Maintenance Technician to perform electrical installation, repair and maintenance across commercial and residential properties in Auckland. This field-based role requires daily travel between sites and a safety-focused approach.

You will work independently, manage multiple jobs, and ensure workmanship meets AS/NZS wiring rules. The position offers 40 hours per week with occasional after-hours or weekend work, plus a company vehicle, tools and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician, ideally within maintenance or commercial environments.
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Responsibilities

• Carry out general electrical maintenance, installation and fault-finding tasks across multiple sites.
• Complete repairs including switchboards, wiring, lighting, power outlets and minor electrical fit-out works.
• Undertake small electrical upgrade, remediation and repair projects where required.
• Identify electrical faults and maintenance issues on site and provide practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high professional standard and in accordance with AS/NZS wiring rules.
• Assist with general handyman tasks or support other trades during quieter periods, as required.
• Maintain accurate job notes, photos and documentation through company systems.
• Communicate effectively with scheduling and service delivery teams regarding job progress, delays or issues.
• Ensure jobs are completed, documented and closed off within required timeframes.
• Represent the business professionally while on site.
• Provide courteous and professional service to clients, tenants and stakeholders.

Skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

NZ Practising Licence

NZ Driver's Licence

Pre-employment checks

Education

NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4)

Tools

Calibrated test equipment

Own tools

Job description

Position Title: Electrician - Maintenance Technician
Location: Auckland
Reporting to: Service Delivery Lead - Maintenance
Employment Type: Full time
Hours of Work: Minimum 40 hours per week, with occasional after-hours or weekend work as required.

Role Purpose

The Electrician - Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out a wide range of electrical installation, repair and maintenance works across our client's commercial and residential property portfolio throughout Auckland. The role involves both reactive maintenance and planned electrical works and requires a practical, safety-focused individual capable of working independently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and compliance. This is a field-based role involving daily travel between sites across Auckland.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Installation Works

• Carry out general electrical maintenance, installation and fault-finding tasks across multiple sites.
• Complete repairs including switchboards, wiring, lighting, power outlets and minor electrical fit-out works.
• Undertake small electrical upgrade, remediation and repair projects where required.
• Identify electrical faults and maintenance issues on site and provide practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high professional standard and in accordance with AS/NZS wiring rules.
• Assist with general handyman tasks or support other trades during quieter periods, as required.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures, including electrical safety regulations.
• Complete required site documentation including JSAs, hazard identification and job close-off requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure company tools, test equipment and vehicles are maintained in safe working condition, including regular calibration checks.

Systems & Administration

• Maintain accurate job notes, photos and documentation through company systems.
• Communicate effectively with scheduling and service delivery teams regarding job progress, delays or issues.
• Ensure jobs are completed, documented and closed off within required timeframes.

Client & Team Communication

• Represent the business professionally while on site.
• Provide courteous and professional service to clients, tenants and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician, ideally within maintenance or commercial environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs efficiently.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills.
• High standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Current New Zealand Practising Licence through the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment checks.

Preferred

• NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience working within commercial or facilities maintenance environments.
• Own tools and calibrated test equipment.
• HVAC experience would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Self-management and initiative
• Reliability and accountability
• Adaptability
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism

What’s in It for You?

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable electrician who enjoys variety, autonomy and taking genuine ownership of their work. You’ll join an established property and facilities maintenance business, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential sites throughout Auckland.

• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience
• A company vehicle and fuel card
• Company phone, tools and equipment
• A varied workload with no two days the same
• The independence to manage your own jobs, backed by a supportive service team
• Ongoing training, development and opportunities to grow your career
• Long-term stability within an established and growing business

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you’re a qualified electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, communicates well and enjoys solving practical problems, we’d like to hear from you.

Applicants must hold a current New Zealand EWRB Practising Licence, a full New Zealand Driver’s Licence and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.