Generator Electrician

Heights Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $40-$45

Permanent full-time

Autonomy

Training & support

Lead Technician path

Job summary

Heights Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking a Generator Technician to join a small, skilled team. Generators, diesel motors and industrial equipment knowledge are essential, with strong fault-finding skills a plus.

You'll service, maintain and commission a range of modern generators, with some travel and yard-based work largely in north-west Christchurch. A NZ Electrical Registration and 3+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Electrical Registration with 3+ years' experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical, hands-on ability.
• Generator, diesel engine, motor or similar industrial equipment experience would be a big advantage.
• Someone who is reliable, gets stuck in and works well as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault finding, repairs, installations and commissioning across a range of modern generators.
• High volume of motor servicing and repair work requiring strong mechanical knowledge.
• Based at yard in north-west Christchurch with wider coverage from Ashburton to the top of the South.
• Some travel involved (a couple of nights every few months).

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Generator experience

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

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Heights Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

If you're a Registered Electrician with a strong mechanical head on your shoulders, or you're already working with generators, diesel motors or industrial equipment, this could be an exciting change of scenery.

We're looking for a Generator Technician to join a small, skilled team here in Christchurch. Generator experience would be ideal, but it's not a deal breaker.

We're also open to experienced Industrial or Mechanical Electricians who have solid fault-finding skills, enjoy hands-on work and are keen to get stuck into something a bit different.

What's in it for you?

• $40 - $45 per hour wages + work ute (Hilux or BT-50)
• Permanent full-time role with a small, skilled team
• Plenty of autonomy and down to management who genuinely look after their people
• Ongoing training and support from the wider South Island team
• Real progression available, with the opportunity to step up into a Lead Technician role

If you're a Registered Electrician with a strong mechanical head on your shoulders, or you're already working with generators, diesel motors or industrial equipment, this could be an exciting change of scenery.

We're looking for a Generator Technician to join a small, skilled team here in Christchurch. Generator experience would be ideal, but it's not a deal breaker.

We're also open to experienced Industrial or Mechanical Electricians who have solid fault-finding skills, enjoy hands-on work and are keen to get stuck into something a bit different.

What's in it for you?

• $40 - $45 per hour wages + work ute (Hilux or BT-50)
• Permanent full-time role with a small, skilled team
• Plenty of autonomy and down to management who genuinely look after their people
• Ongoing training and support from the wider South Island team
• Real progression available, with the opportunity to step up into a Lead Technician role

The Role

This isn't just an electrical role. You'll be working across the full generator system, including diesel motors, generating alternators, electrical systems and controllers.

You’ll be involved in servicing, maintenance, fault finding, repairs, installations and commissioning across a range of modern generators.

There's also a high volume of motor servicing and repair work, so strong mechanical knowledge and practical, hands‑on ability are just as important as the electrical side.

Clients include major electricity networks, farms, ports and councils, so there's plenty of variety in the work. Most of the time you'll be based at the yard in north‑west Christchurch, with the wider coverage stretching from Ashburton to the top of the South.

There is some travel involved, generally only a couple of nights at a time every few months.

What we're looking for

• Current NZ Electrical Registration with 3+ years' experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical, hands‑on ability
• Generator, diesel engine, motor or similar industrial equipment experience would be a big advantage
• Someone who is reliable, gets stuck in and works well as part of a small team

You’ll have support from the Technical Manager based in Dunedin, along with full support from your Christchurch team. There’s also ongoing training as you build your generator knowledge. For the right person, there’s also a genuine pathway into a Lead Technician role as you develop and take on more responsibility.

Applicants may be required to undertake pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or full NZ working rights with no restrictions - sponsorship is not available.
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