Posted 26 August, 2026
Senior Electrician Service Manager $45 - $55 p/h
Tootill Services Ltd
Whanganui, MWT, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 87ad2c7632106772
Job Description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Are you a Qualified Electrician who is looking for something different? Come work for a well-established and respected commercial equipment specialist in the Manawatū that can offer you a great working environment, competitive pay rate, ongoing training, interesting work. About us Tootill Services provides high-quality maintenance, repairs, and construction services, specialising in commercial equipment. Our skilled team delivers electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and gas services to clients across the Manawatū-Whanganui and upper Wellington regions. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellence in everything we do. The Role Tootill Services is looking for a qualified and experienced person to join our growing team as a Service Manager. Must have 15+ years of trade experience, with a high level of competence in servicing, repairing and maintaining commercial appliances. Applicants with previous refrigeration experience will be strongly considered. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the technicians and apprentices within your team at Tootill Services, while organising and overseeing all work assigned to you, and directly report to our Operations Manager. We will provide training to develop your skills and knowledge, however an interest for learning new things is essential. You will primarily work with maintaining, servicing and repairing commercial kitchen and laundry equipment making your job varied and interesting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and capable of leading small teams. Our workshop is based in Palmerston North, and we serve the Manawatū-Whanganui and upper Wellington Regions. Considering Relocating? If you are considering relocating we do offer relocation assistance. Palmerston North is a thriving city with a lower cost of living than major centres like Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Here’s why it’s a great place to live and work: Affordable Housing – Enjoy homeownership with lower property prices and rental costs. Shorter Commutes – Spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love. Great Lifestyle – Close to outdoor adventures, parks, and family-friendly activities. Excellent Schools & Education – A great place for families to settle and grow. Vibrant Community – A mix of city conveniences with a welcoming, small-town feel. If you are considering relocating to the Manawatū, we offer relocation support to help make your move stress-free. What We're Offering A variety of interesting work. We are a close team and we value input from our staff. We invest in development and upskilling. A company vehicle, smartphone and tablet. Uniform, PPE and boots are provided. Family focused. We can offer a $500 referral fee when we hire a person you refer. The only condition is that they work with us for at least 3 months. Applicants Would Need: Be a New Zealand qualified and registered electrician. Practical mindset, common sense and to be able to think on your feet. Hold a current EWRB practicing license. Have a clean full NZ driver’s license. Be professional, honest and trustworthy. Take pride in your work and be proactive when necessary. Great people skills, both with fellow workmates and customers. Be able to work un-supervised, run your own jobs and train apprentices. Able to successfully pass police checks and security clearances for various Government sites. You can find more information on our business at www.tootill.co.nz We will only be considering candidates located in Aotearoa/New Zealand for this role. Please note this is a senior role, junior / intermediate level candidates need not apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr