Electrician

Coollogic; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Training & development

Industry leader

Job summary

Aquaheat Facility Services seeks a qualified Electrician to join our Wellington team, delivering electrical maintenance, fault diagnostics, and installations across commercial and industrial sites.

Based on a static site, Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with occasional overtime. You will work with a supportive team that values safety, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/industrial electrical environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of NZ electrical regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, reactive and remedial electrical work.
• Fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and installations.
• Maintaining electrical systems and equipment to NZ standards.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ensuring all electrical work is safe, efficient and high quality.
• Assisting with quotes, customer solutions and project delivery.
• Participating in on-call roster when required.
• Maintaining accurate job records and compliance documentation.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering excellent service.

Skills

Experience in electrical environments

Fault finding

NZ electrical regulations knowledge

Customer service

Independent work

Health & Safety

Teamwork

2-5 years experience

Education

EWRB licensed electrician

Job description

Full time, permanent role – 40 hours per week

• Paid birthday leave
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Work with a respected and established industry leader

About Company

Aquaheat Facility Services specialise in comprehensive facility maintenance solutions across New Zealand. Our dedicated team ensures that essential hard services including HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry operate seamlessly in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure settings. With over 70 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality maintenance, capital replacement, asset management and building compliance services that keep buildings safe, efficient, and comfortable. Aquaheat Facility Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Electrician to join our Wellington team.

About Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial and industrial sites, delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, reactive service work, fault diagnostics, and installation services. You will be joining a supportive and experienced team within a business that values safety, quality workmanship, and customer service excellence.

This role is based at a static site working Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Overtime work may also be required from time to time to support operational and customer requirements.

As an Electrician, your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned maintenance, reactive and remedial electrical work
• Fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, and installations
• Maintaining electrical systems and equipment to New Zealand standards
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Ensuring all electrical work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Assisting with quotes, customer solutions, and project delivery
• Participating in the on-call/call out roster when required
• Maintaining accurate job records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering excellent service

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with:

• Experience in commercial and industrial electrical environments
  
• Minimum of 2-5 years in associated activities
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  
• Knowledge of NZ electrical regulations, standards, and codes of practice
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality workmanship
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach

With the following minimum requirements:

• Registered Electrician with a current EWRB NZ Practising Licence
• Current Manual Driver's Licence
• First Aid/CPR training advantageous
• Electrical inspection or project management experience advantageous

At Aquaheat Facility Services, we live our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability — Investing in our future
• Wellbeing — Creating success through our people
• Innovation — Think beyond the Horizon
• Transparency — We act with honesty and integrity in everything we do
• Customer — We strive to exceed expectations all the time
• Health & Safety — Act Safe, Work Safe, Live Safe

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand