Electrician at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Pareora, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Maintenance, PLC Troubleshooting, Variable Speed Drives, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Fault Finding, SCADA Systems, Technical Communication, Industrial Electrical Repairs, Health and Safety Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga / About the role Our Pareora site in Timaru is the second largest within the Silver Fern Farms network, employing over 700 people at peak season. We’re seeking a capable and proactive Maintenance Electrician to join our high-performing Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for delivering electrical maintenance, repairs, and technical support across our processing plant. From PLCs and drives to instrumentation and control systems, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll be part of a strong, collaborative team that thrives on solving problems, improving performance, and keeping production moving. This role operates on a rotating roster across production hours, working 45 hours per week plus overtime, covering both day and night shifts. Flexibility to meet seasonal demand is key to success in this role. Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned electrical maintenance to ensure plant assets perform to specification * Diagnose and respond to electrical faults and breakdowns, restoring production safely and efficiently * Maintain and support PLCs, variable speed drives, instrumentation, and control systems * Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment * Promote and actively contribute to a strong health and safety culture * Ensure all work complies with food safety, MPI regulations, and site hygiene standards * Accurately record maintenance activities and contribute to continuous improvement Ōu Pūkenga / About You You’re a qualified electrician who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and thrives on solving problems at their root cause. You bring strong analytical thinking, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. You’re someone who takes ownership, works well under pressure, and contributes positively to team success. You’ll also enjoy the variety this role offers - from breakdown response to project work and new equipment installations. You will also bring: * Current NZ Electrical Registration and practising licence * Relevant electrical trade qualification and hands-on industrial experience * Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, drives, and control systems * Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly * A strong commitment to health and safety and safe work practices * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills * Ability to work both independently and as part of a tight-knit team Te Ahurea / Why work at Silver Fern Farms? At Silver Fern Farms, we’re driven by our purpose: Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. “Goodness” goes beyond what we produce - it’s about our people, communities, animal welfare, and respect for the environment. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. For you, that means: * Discounted staff meat sales through our onsite Butcher’s Block * Paid sick leave from day one * BOOST employee retail discount scheme * Subsidised health insurance * Confidential support services (career, financial, and wellbeing) * Free onsite parking and full company uniform Tono Mai / To Apply Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application - we review applications as they are received, so don’t delay. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to equal opportunities for all. Come and create goodness with us.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering electrical maintenance, repairs, and technical support for PLCs, drives, and control systems across the processing plant. The role involves diagnosing electrical faults and assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.