Solar Electrician

Programmed Maintenance Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Full solar industry training

Diverse worksites

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Christchurch is hiring for a role installing residential and commercial solar systems across varied sites in the South Island. You will handle electrical wiring, commissioning, testing, and compliance checks while upholding quality workmanship and health and safety standards.

The position offers a company vehicle, full solar industry training, ongoing development, and clear career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Current EWRB New Zealand Registration is required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Interest in renewable energy and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and commissioning.
• Testing and compliance checks.
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
• Following Health & Safety best practices.
• Diverse and interesting worksites.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and forward-thinking team culture.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Testing

Health & Safety

Customer service

Autonomy

Job description

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Programmed Maintenance Services – Christchurch, South Island

You'll be responsible for the installation of residential and commercial solar systems, working across a variety of interesting and diverse sites.

Duties will include:

• Electrical wiring and commissioning
• Testing and compliance checks
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship standards
• Following Health & Safety best practices
• $38-$42 per hour, depending on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Full solar industry training
• Diverse and interesting worksites
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and forward-thinking team culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Current EWRB New Zealand Registration
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage priorities
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety
• An interest in renewable energy and learning new skills

Applicants must hold current New Zealand electrical registration and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.