Job Description

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.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.