Service Technician

TRS Staffing Solutions; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle provided

Company credit card for expenses

Autonomy to manage own work

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Service Technician for field-based work across New Zealand, including Waikato. You will install, commission, service, and repair environmental monitoring equipment at client sites, and manage data collection sites with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires travel, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent customer communication. A trade qualification in electrical/electronic fields is strongly preferred, with a proactive, Kiwi-first work

Qualifications

• Trade qualified candidates with hands-on field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing measurement and environmental monitoring equipment at client sites across NZ.

Skills

Field service

Electrical diagnostics

Customer communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Documentation

Data handling

Education

Trade qualification in electrical/electronic field

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Service Technician - Scientific & Environmental Equipment / Instrumentation

If you’re the kind of person who has an interest in science and engineering, enjoys the outdoors, loves solving problems, and takes pride in working to a high standard – we want to hear from you.

About the role

This is a field-based technical role with a company that installs, services, and maintains high quality scientific and industrial instrumentation. Think environmental monitoring, geothermal, climate, atmosphere, hydrology, building, structural, geotechnical and similar systems – work that actually matters to science and the environment.

You’ll be on the road regularly – this is genuine field work across New Zealand. Away up to two weeks out of every four, with flexible arrangements around time in the office. Projects span a huge range of clients and sectors, and no two weeks look the same. If you want a desk job, this isn’t it. If you want variety, purpose, and the open road with a company that trusts you to get on with it – keep reading.

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing measurement and environmental monitoring and control equipment at client sites across NZ
• Installation and maintenance and fault resolution of data collection sites – including climate, surface and groundwater, and telemetry networks ranging from single sites to large multi-site systems
• River and stream gaugings
• Data processing, reduction, and preparation of reports for internal use and directly to customers
• Updating and maintaining accurate site files, job records, and documentation during and after every visit
• Managing your own time, resources, and tools on the road – including vehicle and equipment readiness
• Liaising with customers on-site, keeping them informed and building strong working relationships
• Logging hours, kilometres, job costs, and credit card purchases promptly and accurately
• Supporting internal staff with technical advice, quoting assistance, and peer review
• Working to a high standard of workmanship and taking personal responsibility for getting things right the first time
• Adhering to health and safety requirements and company systems

What we’re looking for

Background and qualifications are flexible – what matters most is your attitude and aptitude. Trade qualified candidates have done very well in this team. Think electricians, electronics technicians, or anyone who has spent time servicing equipment in the field. Backgrounds in farming, medical equipment servicing, avionics, commercial AV, or similar technical service roles can be a strong fit.

You’ll need:

• A genuine interest in science and the environment – the clients you’ll be working with live and breathe this stuff
• Strong practical problem-solving skills – the ability to think on your feet and figure things out
• Excellent organisation – when your next site is 600km away, forgetting something isn’t an option
• Good communication skills and confidence with customers, including at a corporate level
• A "Kiwi attitude" - practical, down to earth, reliable, and collaborative
• Physical fitness – this is active outdoor work in all conditions
• A willingness to travel regularly and stay away from home as part of the role
• Good computer skills and the ability to produce professional documentation
• Confidence with basic electronics and electrical diagnostics – a multimeter should be second nature

Nice to have but not essential: a trade or technical qualification in an electrical, electronic, or applied science field (EST or EAS registration is advantageous).

What’s on offer

• Work vehicle provided
• Company credit card for all work-related expenses on the road – high trust, no micromanagement
• A genuinely varied role with interesting, meaningful work across a wide range of industries and environments
• A close-knit, experienced team with a no-blame culture and a real commitment to doing the job right
• The autonomy to manage your own work on the road, backed by a supportive team

About the company

This is a small, well-established NZ business with deep expertise in environmental and scientific instrumentation. They hold preferred supplier status for leading instrumentation brands across New Zealand and operate to a high level of technical precision. The team is tight-knit, the trust is high, and the work is genuinely interesting.