Service Technician

dormakaba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Maintained Company Vehicle

Health Insurance Discount

ABC Nominations & Awards

Wellbeing Committee & Inclusion

WhereFit membership

Job summary

dormakaba is seeking a Service Technician to join our Service team in Christchurch. You will service automatic and industrial doors, perform breakdown repairs, and assist with commissioning and installation as needed.

The role includes participation in an after-hours on-call roster to support our 24/7 service commitments. This position emphasizes safe, quality service delivered onsite with strong customer interaction, detailed reporting, and independent work across the assigned region.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical Licence or strong electrical service background.
• Solid electrical fault-finding capability across service environments.
• Current Driver’s Licence and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and electrical fault finding across automatic doors and access solutions.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong relationships with customers onsite.
• Complete accurate service reports and updates through service management systems.
• Work independently across your assigned service region while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Field service experience

Customer service

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical Licence

Driver’s Licence

EAS Licence

EST Licence

Tools

EWP (desirable)

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Service Technician to join our Service business, to service Automatic and Industrial doors. This position will mainly involve breakdowns and some major works to Industrial Doors and Specialty Products. You may also be required to provide support to other dormakaba product in the form of Commissioning & Installation of products. To contribute to the ongoing success of maintaining our renowned reputation for our products, we offer a 24/7 service to our customers. As a result of this commitment to our customers, there will be a requirement for you to be on an after-hours on call roster on a rotational basis.

What You Will Do

• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and electrical fault finding across automatic doors and access solutions
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong relationships with customers onsite
• Complete accurate service reports, documentation and updates through service management systems and mobile applications
• Work independently across your assigned service region while maintaining safety and quality standards

What We Require

• Current Electrical Licence or strong electrical service background highly regarded
• Solid electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting capability across service environments
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills

What We Prefer

• Experience with automatic doors, roller doors, access solutions or industrial electrical equipment highly regarded
• Experience in a field service or customer-facing technical environment
• Understanding of electrical safety principles and preventative maintenance activities
• Electric Appliance Service Person Licence (EAS)
• Electrical Service Technician (EST) Licence (highly desirable)
• EWP (highly desirable)

What We Offer

• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle, Laptop, Mobile Phone, iPad & Incentive Program
• Access to discounted Health Insurance
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our ‘ABC’ Nominations and awards
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities
• WhereFit membership offering discounts on gyms, apparel and more

Who We Are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access solutions, we enable seamless movement in secure, safe, and sustainable spaces. With over 16,000 employees worldwide, we are a global leader in access solutions across industries including healthcare, aviation, education, hospitality and more. We focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating real impact for our customers and communities. At dormakaba, you’re encouraged to take initiative, grow your skills, and build your career alongside a global team shaping the future of access.