Trade Qualified Electrician - Nightshift

About the Company As we celebrate 90 years of operation, Niagara Sawmilling has established itself as a trusted and respected name within New Zealand's timber industry. With nearly a century of innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment, we are dedicated to attracting skilled and passionate individuals who align with our values and vision for the future. About the Role We have a unique opportunity for a skilled Electrical Tradesman to join our nightshift maintenance team at our Kennington site, located just 10 minutes east of Invercargill. This is a full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 40 hours per week and opportunities for overtime at a trade-exclusive overtime rate. The base schedule consists of four ten-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday. Please note that we will only consider applications from candidates who possess the correct employment eligibility and are currently residing in New Zealand. As an Electrical Tradesman at Niagara, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operations of our sawmill and remanufacturing plant. Your responsibilities will include performing preventative maintenance, addressing electrical breakdowns, supporting new installations, and contributing to electrical improvements and project work. Key Responsibilities - Conduct preventative electrical maintenance and fault-finding - Respond to and repair electrical breakdowns in a fast-paced industrial environment - Install, maintain, and service PLCs, variable speed drives, switchgear, and motors - Commission new electrical systems - Collaborate with the wider Maintenance Team, including Engineers - Manage electrical projects and installations, such as switchboards and power supply systems Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria: - A minimum of three years of industrial electrical experience in New Zealand - EWRB registration as an Electrician - Familiarity with three-phase power systems, fault finding, and PLC programming - Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach - Physically fit and capable of working in a demanding industrial environment - A full New Zealand driver's license and the legal right to work in New Zealand We are looking for individuals who embody our values: those who are active team players, operate with integrity, take ownership of their work, and are committed to doing things right. Benefits At Niagara, we offer a competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience, along with overtime rates. You will have the opportunity to enhance your electrical skills across a variety of systems and projects within a supportive, team-oriented environment at our family-owned company. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career. If you are seeking a purposeful, detail-driven role in a company that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you believe you would be an ideal fit. For further information about the position, feel free to email Jemma at jemmac@niagara.nz. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical and drug test. We encourage all applicants to apply directly, and all applications will remain confidential.