Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Technical Recruitment Solutions; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Job summary

A dedicated Electrician on shift will maintain and repair PLCs, HMIs, and control systems at a modern, automated food production site in Auckland. The role features a 2-2-3 12-hour shift rotation, day and night coverage, and real-time visibility via MEX CMMS.

We expect strong faultfinding, Full EWRB Electrical registration, experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs, HMI/SCADA familiarity, and a willingness to assist with mechanical tasks. NZ working rights required.

Qualifications

• EWRB Electrical registration required.
• Strong faultfinding ability.
• Familiar with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Willing to assist with mechanical tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to PLC/motor/e-stop faults to keep production running.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical/control systems (SCADA/HMI).
• Operate on a 12-hour day/night shift (2-2-3 rotation).
• Use MEX CMMS to keep activity visible to the maintenance team.

Skills

EWRB Electrical registration

Faultfinding

Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

HMI and SCADA systems

Mechanical assistance when needed

Clean, tidy work habits

NZ working rights

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

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Technical Recruitment Solutions – Auckland, North Island

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a modern, highly automated site backed by a long-standing Kiwi brand that's been running and investing in its plant for decades. The PLCs, HMIs, and control systems here aren't an afterthought, and neither is the roster: a proper day/night rotation that gives you real time off, not just time away from work. If you're after a role built on solid ground rather than shifting sand, here's what it actually involves.

KEEP PRODUCTION HUMMING

Being the dedicated Electrician on shift, you'll be the hero when PLCs don't play along, motors stop turning, and E-stops "magically" press themselves. Fortunately, the majority of shifts will be on preventative maintenance - checking electrical systems and control systems (SCADA and HMIs) are operating correctly.

This 24/7 plant runs the popular 2-2-3 shift rotation, equally sharing day and night shifts across the maintenance team, with an equal number of days off - a true lifestyler's role. Shifts are 12 hours:
Day shift: 06:00 – 18:00
Night shift: 18:00 – 06:00
You'll use MEX, the team's CMMS, to keep activity visible and shared with the wider maintenance team.

GOT THE RIGHT SKILLS?

We need a team player with a proven background in food production and packaging. Sound like you?

• Full EWRB Electrical registration
• Strong faultfinding ability
• Familiar with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems
• Willing to assist with mechanical tasks as required
• Clean, tidy work habits
• Current and unrestricted NZ working rights

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The base salary for a qualified and experienced Electrician is around $120-130k. Add overtime rates plus annual tool, advanced trade, Boiler Operator, PLC programming, and long service allowances, and you could be looking at another $10-20k+ a year, bringing total rem to $130k–$150k. You'll also get extra annual leave to sweeten the deal further.

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