Industrial Electrician
Industrial/Commercial Electrician – Variety + Stability
If you've built your skills across Commercial, Industrial, or Mechanical electrical work and you're hungry to keep growing - tackling more complex problems, broadening your experience, and doing work that actually pushes you - this is your next move.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
Looking for variety, stability, and real career progression? At Downer, you’ll work on hands-on industrial and commercial electrical systems -not stuck in one niche.
We offer:
- Permanent, full-time role – minimum 40 hours per week + overtime opportunities
- Diverse, challenging work across industrial, mechanical, and commercial environments
- All power tools for the trade provided
- Strong focus on safety and team culture
- Ongoing career development and progression pathways
- Discounts on health insurance, tech, and more
- $500 employee referral bonus
- Hourly base pay of $40-$45
Te Kowhiringa | The Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician with experience in industrial plant, automation, PLC’s, mechanical, HVAC, or commercial electrical systems.
This is a hands-on, site-based role in Dunedin where no two days are the same. You’ll be working across a range of environments, supporting installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial plant and industrial electrical systems
- Supporting Automation Engineers
- Providing routine maintenance and planning on plant sites
- Working alongside mechanical plant and HVAC systems
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
- Supporting works across civil and infrastructure environments where required
- Ensuring all work meets NZ safety and compliance standards
- Collaborating with other trades and teams on-site
- Upskilling, ongoing training and support through the role
Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
We’re looking for someone with strong, practical experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical environments, along with:
- Current NZ EWRB practising licence
- Proven experience in industrial, mechanical, and commercial electrical work
- Experience with plant equipment, industrial, HVAC, or automated systems (advantageous)
- Capability to learn and work with traffic signals and transport technologies and work in with the team
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
- An on-call roster operates; you will be expected to be part of the on-call roster.
- Full Class 1 driver’s licence
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
- Willingness for occasional travel
- Solid attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Solid computer skills and exposure to a wide variety of computer applications
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If you’re ready to step into a role where your industrial and mechanical electrical skills are truly utilised, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining Downer.
Reference: 733399
Downer is committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.
We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.