Industrial Electrician

TRS Staffing Solutions; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Industrial Electrician to own the electrical side of a Rolleston operation, focusing on power distribution, control systems, and automation. The role emphasizes keeping systems running and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance and quick fault resolution.

The ideal candidate has a NZ electrical licence, experience in heavy industrial settings, PLC exposure, and a proactive safety mindset. Monday–Friday day shift, with optional after-hours calls.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Zealand electrical practising licence.
• Solid experience maintaining electrical systems in manufacturing, timber, or heavy industrial settings.
• Exposure to PLCs and industrial automation/control systems.
• Confidence managing contractors and suppliers on project work.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install electrical power and control equipment.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns to keep production moving.
• Shape and run the site’s Preventative Maintenance Programme.
• Fault finding across PLCs and control systems.
• Lead installation and project work; liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Keep electrical stock and consumables stocked on hand.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager, engineers and department managers.

Skills

NZ Electrical Practising Licence

PLC/Automation exposure

Contractor & supplier management

Safety minded

Job description

This site turns New Zealand-grown logs into sawn and dressed timber for both domestic and export customers. It’s a sizeable, modern operation based in Rolleston, and the company keeps reinvesting in its machinery and processing capability as the business grows. Electrics sit right at the heart of it all – when the power, controls or automation play up, everything else stops, which is exactly why this role matters.

THE ROLE

You’ll take ownership of the electrical side of the operation – power distribution, control systems, and automation – across both the sawmill and the processing shed. The focus is on keeping things running and getting ahead of problems before they cause downtime.

Day to day, expect to be:

• Maintaining and installing electrical power and control equipment
• Responding to electrical breakdowns to get production moving again quickly
• Helping shape and run the site’s Preventative Maintenance Programme
• Fault finding across PLCs and other control/automation systems
• Leading installation and project work, and liaising with suppliers and contractors to hit deadlines
• Keeping electrical stock and consumables purchased and on hand
• Working alongside the Engineering Manager, fellow Engineers, and Department Managers

It’s a straightforward Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm day-shift role. There may be the odd opportunity to pick up an after-hours callout if you’re keen, but it’s optional, not expected.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

This role would suit a hands-on Electrician who’s just as comfortable troubleshooting a fault as they are running a small project. Ideally you’ll have:

• A current New Zealand electrical practising licence
• Solid experience maintaining electrical systems in a manufacturing, timber, or heavy industrial setting
• Exposure to PLCs and industrial automation/control systems
• Confidence managing contractors and suppliers on project work
• A genuine commitment to safety and a willingness to muck in as part of the team

Background in sawmilling or timber processing is a bonus, but electricians from other heavy manufacturing environments will be seriously considered too.

ON OFFER

• Hourly rate depending on your experience (around $50/h)
• A predictable Monday to Friday day shift – your weekends stay yours
• Job security with an established and expanding South Island manufacturer
• A modern site backed by ongoing investment in plant and equipment
• A good mix of maintenance work and project variety
• A close-knit, supportive engineering team

If you’re an Industrial Electrician after steady hours, interesting work, and a business that’s investing in its future, this Rolleston role is worth a closer look.