Maintenance Electrician

About the Role

Silver Fern Farms in Te Aroha seeks a driven and skilled Maintenance Electrician to become part of our dedicated engineering team. The role involves hands-on tasks related to electrical maintenance, repairs, and reliability improvements on a dynamic industrial food processing site.

The maintenance team typically works 45 hours weekly on a two-week rotating roster. Shifts run Monday to Friday, with day shifts from 5am to 4pm and night shifts from 2:30pm to 2am. We provide competitive remuneration, ongoing training, and a collaborative workplace culture focused on your success and support.

You'll participate in equipment installation projects and diverse electrical applications across the facility. This position offers the chance to apply your electrical expertise at one of New Zealand's foremost food exporters.

Candidate Profile

Experience in FMCG or similar production environments is beneficial but not mandatory. Success depends on teamwork, adept fault identification, analytical problem-solving, and delivering exceptional plant support. The role requires working independently within a supportive maintenance team, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to work. We encourage innovative thinking to resolve root causes effectively.

Requirements and Skills

• Relevant trade certification with full New Zealand EWRB Electrical registration.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, repair, and maintenance on large industrial processing sites or a keen willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with PLCs and variable speed drives (VSDs) from previous positions.
• Ability to analyze issues quickly, develop practical solutions, and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Self-motivation to work autonomously and collaboratively within an engineering team.
• Organizational skills to manage workload prioritization and demonstrate leadership by example.
• A desire for continual learning, potentially expanding skills into leadership, refrigeration, or project design.

Additional Information

The opportunity includes involvement in new equipment installations and diverse electrical tasks across the site. Silver Fern Farms is a large New Zealand food exporter committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.

Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Submit your application promptly as the closing date is 3 July 2026.

Work Hours & Conditions

• 45 hours per week on a rotating two-week roster.
• Day shift from 5am to 4pm; night shift from 2:30pm to 2am.