Maintenance Trade Assistant-Auckland

Sims Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirimana is seeking experienced Electrical Trade Assistants to support large commercial construction projects across Auckland. Immediate starts available. You will work alongside licensed electricians, assist with installation, containment, and site duties, and contribute to high-quality electrical installations on site.

Ideal candidates have electrical trade assistant experience, a solid work history, and references. Site Safe is required; MEWP ticket is a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial construction or electrical trade assistant experience required.
• Strong work history and references to support experience and quality of work.
• Site Safe certification is required; MEWP ticket is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electricians with general electrical installation and site duties.
• Assist with installation of fixtures, lighting, sockets and controls.
• Measure, cut, assemble and install cable tray, brackets, supports, conduit and related components.
• Assist with cable pulling and management and other general electrical works.
• Read and follow construction drawings, layouts, specs and measurements.

Skills

Electrical trade experience

Cable tray installation

Reading construction drawings

Safety awareness

Site safety

Tools

MEWP ticket

Job description

We have opportunities available starting immediately for experienced Electrical Trade Assistants

The Opportunity

Kirimana is looking for experienced Electrical Trade Assistants for large commercial construction projects across Auckland. With roles start immediately this is a great opportunity to utilise and build on your skillset.

We're looking for experienced trade assistants who can confidently support electrical teams, particularly with installation, containment, and associated site work.

What We're Looking For

You'll work alongside experienced electricians and construction teams across large commercial sites. You'll need to work safely, follow instructions and plans, and deliver accurate, high-quality installations.

• Assist qualified electricians with a range of general electrical installation and site duties
• Assist with installation of various fixtures, lighting, sockets and controls
• Measure, cut, assemble and install cable tray, brackets, supports, conduit and associated components
• Assist with cable pulling, cable management, equipment installation and other general electrical works
• Read and follow construction drawings, layouts, specifications and measurements
• Previous Electrical Trade Assistant, cable tray or commercial construction experience is an advantage
• Site Safe is required, an MEWP ticket is an advantage

You’ll need relevant commercial construction or electrical trade assistant experience, a strong work history and references that support your experience and standard of work.

What’s In It For You?

We offer more than access to good projects. As a Kirimana employee, you’ll have the security of a full-time employment contract, full employee entitlements, and a reliable payroll team that pays correctly and on time. You’ll work alongside some of New Zealand’s best companies, with potential permanent employment opportunities and genuine pathways to develop your skills and career.

• Competitive hourly rates with reliable weekly pay
• Full-time employment contracts with full employee entitlements
• Consistent hours with long-term and ongoing project opportunities
• Work with reputable companies across major commercial, infrastructure and engineering projects
• Ongoing Kirimana support, with opportunities to develop your skills, responsibilities and earning potential

About Kirimana

Kirimana is a New Zealand-owned recruitment and workforce contracting company, working alongside reputable businesses across construction, engineering and other industries. We connect capable, reliable people with quality work, strong companies and opportunities to build their careers.

We operate with integrity and value reliability, accountability and people who take pride