Service Electrician

Coollogic; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Health checks and flu jabs

Life & critical illness insurance

Birthday paid day off

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Aquaheat Facility Services Limited (AFSL) in Christchurch seeks a Service Electrician to deliver high-quality electrical services across commercial and industrial sites. You’ll perform planned maintenance, reactive and remedial work, fault diagnostics and installations.

You will interpret drawings, test work for safety and compliance, and complete necessary certificates and reports. Applicants should have NZ practising licence and a current driver licence, with 5+ years’ post-trade experience

Qualifications

• Registered Electrician with current EWRB NZ Practising Licence.
• Current NZ Driver Licence.
• Commercial/industrial electrical experience, including installations.
• Minimum 5+ years' post-trade experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NZ electrical regulations and Codes of Practice.
• First Aid/CPR training beneficial; ability to read diagrams and plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned electrical maintenance, reactive and remedial work.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and installations.
• Maintain wiring, equipment, instrumentation and control systems.
• Interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Test work to ensure safety and compliance with NZ standards.
• Complete required electrical certificates and reports.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide excellent service.
• Share knowledge with team, apprentices and trainees.
• Provide availability for 24-hour standby/call-out roster.

Skills

Fault finding

Read wiring diagrams

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Safety focused

Education

NZ Registered Electrician with EWRB Practising Licence

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Project management a plus

Job description

Aquaheat Facility Services Limited (AFSL) 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.

About the role:

As a Service Electrician based in Christchurch, you'll deliver high-quality electrical services across a range of commercial and industrial customer sites. Working both independently and as part of the wider service team, you'll carry out planned maintenance, reactive and remedial work, fault diagnostics and electrical installations. You'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned maintenance, reactive and remedial electrical work
• Diagnosing faults and completing electrical repairs and installations
• Maintaining electrical wiring, equipment, instrumentation and control systems
• Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams
• Testing completed electrical work to ensure safety and compliance
• Completing required documentation, including electrical certificates and reports
• Building strong relationships with customers and delivering excellent service
• Supporting and sharing your knowledge with other team members, apprentices and trainees
• Participating in the 24-hour standby/call-out roster as required
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to relevant New Zealand standards and regulations
  

About you:

You're a qualified and experienced electrician who takes pride in quality workmanship, works safely and provides great service to customers. You're comfortable managing your own workload while also contributing positively to the wider team. You'll bring:

• Registration as an Electrician with a current EWRB NZ Practising Licence
• A current NZ Driver Licence
• Commercial and industrial electrical experience, including installation work
• Ideally, 5+ years' post-trade experience
• Sound knowledge of relevant electrical regulations, standards and Codes of Practice
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skillsThe ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, plans and technical information
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently
• A practical, safety-focused approach and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• First Aid/CPR training and additional skills such as Electrical Inspector or Project Management would be advantageous
  

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right
  

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.
  

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.