Electrician

About the role

Join our Process Engineering Team as a skilled Electrician and help keep our operations running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. You'll maintain and repair electrical systems, respond quickly to breakdowns, and support upgrades that improve reliability and productivity across our processing site. This is a full-time position with a minimum of 45 hours of work per week. You will work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to ensure equipment availability and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned and proactive maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Fault-find and repair electrical breakdowns quickly to keep production downtime to a minimum.
• Install new electrical equipment and carry out system upgrades across the site.
• Ensure all electrical work meets New Zealand electrical standards, site safety requirements, and quality systems.
• Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records, reports, and job documentation.
• Work closely within the team and across functional areas to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised work area at all times, completing work to a high standard functionally and aesthetically.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the Salad House.

About you

• Current EWRB registration and practising licence (as electrician or other Electrical class) or 3 years demonstrated experience in industrial setting in electrical, maintenance or similar with a willingness to progress an Electrical Licence or apprenticeship.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Solar experience (desirable).

About us

At LeaderBrand, we're passionate about evolving fresh food for a healthier world. As a proud family-owned business, our goal is to be New Zealand's most innovative and consistent fresh food producer. We farm across three key growing regions, process and pack in state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities, and are supported by a nationwide sales team delivering fresh produce to every corner of Aotearoa. Our 400+ people are central to our success. We're always on the lookout for new talent with energy, passion, and a drive to learn - people excited to help shape the future of fresh food.