Shift Electrician - Hastings at McCain Foods Ltd

Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Registration, Trade Qualification, CMMS, PLC Systems, Fault-finding, Problem-solving, Manufacturing, GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Communication, Cross-training, LOTO, JSA, Hazard Assessments, SAP

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Title: Electrician - Hastings Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Scale NO GRADE Requisition ID: 40723 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. We are seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician to join the McCain Hastings team. You will play an important role in maintaining and monitoring all onsite electrical systems and equipment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ensuring the maximum efficiency and availability of plant operations, executing preventative maintenance, and swiftly addressing breakdowns. You'll play a key part in fostering a strong safety culture, complying with both company and legislative standards, and collaborating across teams to support a high-performing, professional environment. You will be working in a rostered environment, working 2x day shifts, 2x night shifts, then enjoying 4 days off. What you’ll be doing. Maintain and monitor all onsite electrical systems and equipment Execute preventative maintenance and swiftly respond to equipment breakdowns Conduct daily maintenance and inspection work orders utilizing SAP Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, drives, and control circuits Participate in electrical installations, test and tag, and fabrication Maintain compliance with all electrical and safety standards, including LOTO, JSA, and hazard assessments Support, train, and develop colleagues by sharing expertise Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (such as Kaizen, Six Sigma) Attend shift meetings and handovers, supporting seamless communication Complete documentation required for plant programs and quality systems Operate on a rostered schedule: two day shifts, two night shifts, followed by four days off What you’ll need to be successful. Current New Zealand electrical registration and relevant trade qualification Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Proven knowledge of PLC systems and expert fault-finding/problem-solving skills Experience in manufacturing, preferably with GMP, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing practices Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated motivation to cross-train and add value across the wider business Benefits of the role. Fully subsidised Health Insurance, Income Protection, Life, and Critical Illness Insurance policies Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth Become a key player in a business committed to quality and safety Enjoy the work life balance of 4 days on, 4 days off About McCain. To learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters, visit careers.mccain.com. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain Experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Engineering & Technical; Manufacturing Division: ANZ Department: Hastings Maintenance Electrical Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Hawke's Bay : Hastings Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

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Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining and monitoring all onsite electrical systems and equipment, executing preventative maintenance, and swiftly responding to breakdowns to ensure maximum plant efficiency and availability. Responsibilities also include conducting daily maintenance using SAP, troubleshooting PLCs, participating in installations, and maintaining compliance with all electrical and safety standards.