Industrial Electrical Technician

Kickstart Your Career with Watties!

Are you looking to grow your career in Maintenance? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join our Tomoana team, based in Hawkes Bay.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform electrical breakdown repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance on production and site equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, sensors, safety systems, and industrial controls.

• Install, maintain, and calibrate electrical equipment and machinery.

• Record labour, work orders, and parts usage in CMMS (e.g., Mainpac).

• Support predictive maintenance and condition monitoring activities.

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and automation systems.

• Support commissioning and integration of new control systems and equipment.

• Ensure electrical drawings and schematics are accurate and updated.

• Apply safe isolation and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures at all times.

• Adhere to Food Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements (including MAF).

• Identify hazards, participate in risk assessments, and escalate as required.

• Work closely with fitters, technicians, engineers, and production staff to ensure minimal downtime.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including problem-solving sessions.

About you:

• NZ EWRB Registered Electrician with current practicing license.
• Industrial electrical experience, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of sensors, machine timing, safety systems, and automation.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, CMMS, PLCs, SCADA).
• Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure.
• PLC/automation software knowledge (Rockwell or equivalent).
• NZQA Level 4 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• LOTO certification (or willingness to complete within first month).

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.