Maintenance Electrician

Te Tūranga/About the Role Silver Fern Farms Hāwera are looking for a motivated and skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our wider engineering team, responsible for the hands‑on day‑to‑day electrical reliability improvements, repairs and maintenance within our strong, stable and progressive engineering team. Our maintenance team works 45 hours per week on a two‑week rotating roster. Monday to Friday day shift is between the hours of 5 am and 4 pm, while night shift is 2:30 pm to 2 am. In return, we offer competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and you will be joining a stellar team of workmates who want to see you succeed and support you along the way. You will have the opportunity to be involved in projects and the installation of new site equipment as well as a wide range of electrical applications across the plant. If you are interested in using your electrical skills on a large industrial food processing site and like the idea of working for one of New Zealand’s largest food exporters, we look forward to hearing from you. Ōu Pūkenga /About You The successful applicant will possess the following skills and attributes: Relevant Trades Qualification and full NZ EWRB Electrical registration Good knowledge of sound electrical principals and repairs and maintenance procedures on a large industrial processing site – or a passion to learn in this environment. Exposure to PLC and VSDs in a past role Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner and communicate this with those around you. Be self‑motivated and capable of working both independently and within a tight‑knit team of engineering support Organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in a challenging engineering environment and lead by example from the front. Desire to keep learning and upskill – be that in a leadership scope or dual trading into refrigeration or even project design. Tono Mai | To Apply: We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay – click on "Apply" below to submit your application today. Applications close 7th August 2026. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr