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Electrician

Listed 1 day Ago

McKay Limited

Construction/Landscaping

• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 Nov 2026
• Waikato - Hamilton City
• Electrician

McKay Hamilton are recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Projects team.

As a Water Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of electrical systems associated with water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater facilities.

This role offers a variety of field-based work, with opportunities to work on new installations, upgrades, and preventative maintenance programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and commissioning of water and wastewater electrical systems
• Fault finding and troubleshooting on pumps, motors, control systems and instrumentation
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with New Zealand standards
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and the wider McKay Hamilton operational team

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NZ Registered Electrician with a current practicing licence
• Experience working in water, wastewater, industrial, or process environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs and motor control systems are essential
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities (with internal and external stakeholders)
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Experience leading a team would be advantageous

What's on offer:

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Registration and tool allowance, plus subsidised health insurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive team culture with a strong pipeline of quality work
• Regular social events and team activities we work hard but make time to have fun too
• Immediate start available
• Tool of Trade Vehicle, Laptop and Phone

Why McKay?

McKay is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest privately owned electrotechnology provider, delivering innovative electrical engineering and construction services nationwide. Built on a 90-year legacy of powering progress since 1936, our business spans 11 branches across New Zealand, with a growing presence in the South Pacific and the United States. Across sectors including marine, renewables, industrial, infrastructure and construction, we deliver meaningful projects that communities rely on and help shape the future of the regions we serve.

Apply now with your Cover Letter and CV. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

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• Full Time
• Application Closes 19 Nov 2026
• Waikato - Hamilton City
• OnSite
• 09470 1910
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