Maintenance Electrician

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 16,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high-quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market.

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community, and looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo; to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions
   

About the role 

Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for your next challenge? Join us full-time at our Marley site in Manurewa, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly every day. This hands-on, dynamic role operates on rotating shifts (alternating between day shift 7am to 3pm and afternoon shift 3pm to 11pm), giving you the opportunity to directly contribute to a safe, efficient, and productive environment.

We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in their work and enjoys providing electrical support-diagnosing issues, implementing solutions for breakdowns or improvements, and making a positive impact every day. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement and committed to delivering high-quality results, you’ll thrive in this role.

What will you do?

• Perform planned preventative and predictive electrical maintenance on all site equipment, including extruders, moulders, crushing equipment and associated ancillary systems.

• Respond rapidly and safely to electrical breakdowns, carrying out effective fault finding, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimise plant downtime.

• Work closely with the Electrical Team Leader and liaise with the Maintenance Planner to provide feedback

• Work together with the mechanical team to collectively address issues quickly

• Analysis on equipment failures and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and site safety.

• Ensure all plant and site equipment is operational and ready for production start-up.

• Proactively identify and address health and safety risks or hazards, working collaboratively to maintain a safe work environment.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience working with heavy industrial machinery, manufacturing or processing environments.

• Electrically Trade Qualified and EWRB registered with current practicing license

• Experience in using LOTO, JSEA/SWMS/Take 5 and PTW systems

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Physically fit and comfortable working to daily deadlines

• An excellent communicator with zero ego who can seamlessly collaborate with production operators, mechanical fitters, and fellow sparkies.

• Commitment to Health & Safety and ensuring that best practices are followed in the workplace.

• Passion for developing others and sharing knowledge with wider team.

• Flexible, proactive, reliable, detailed and punctual, with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Why join us? We care….

• A competitive hourly rate

• Uniforms, shift and tool allowances are provided, and there are overtime opportunities available for those who want extra hours.

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on 'Go for Zero'

• Training opportunities provided to support your learning, development, and growth in the role

• Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact

• Industry-leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers

• Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

• Recognition programs and service awards

• Mentoring opportunities to grow your career

• Join our global DEI council and make a difference

• Career development opportunities locally and globally

For more information about this role, please contact Harjot Dhody on +61 0419902624