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.