Maintenance Electrician

Are you an electrician who loves tracking down faults and making plant run better? Join our Pokeno maintenance team and put your skills to work on real industrial equipment every day.We're looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join the Maintenance team at our Pokeno site. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll keep our plant reliable so our production teams can do their best work. No two days are the same. One day you're fixing a breakdown, the next you're planning a shutdown or finding a smarter way to stop a fault from happening again.

What you'll be doing

• Responding to breakdowns and getting plant back up and running fast
• Planning and carrying out scheduled maintenance and plant shutdowns
• Fault finding and root cause analysis to extend plant life and reduce breakdowns
• Repairing or organising repairs to mechanical plant items
• Managing electrical spares, inventory and parts refurbishment
• Condition monitoring and recording breakdown data to improve reliability
• Developing maintenance procedures, SOPs and safe isolation practices
• Helping train operators and contributing ideas to improve plant design and productivity

What you'll bring

• An Electrical Trade Certificate
• Full NZ Electrical registration, or the ability to gain it within around 7 months
• At least 2 years' electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Experience writing JSEAs and SOPs
• Flexibility to work day and night shifts, plus on-call and call-outs
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritise well
• A proactive, team-first attitude and a real commitment to health and safety

What's in it for you

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development, with real opportunities to grow your career

Who we are Since 1973, Hynds has been New Zealand's leading supplier for water and water-based waste management across civil and rural infrastructure. We're family-owned and proud of it. Our reputation is built on genuine customer service, innovation, and a culture where people matter, we do what's right, and we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks All applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug screen, and criminal history check. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to thrive. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't tick every box.