We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Want consistent hours, no rotating shifts, and a role where your skills are genuinely valued?
This is it. We're looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Cambridge team — a stable, day-shift position with a well-established business that's been feeding New Zealand for over 100 years.
- No nights, no rotating shifts - consistent day shift every week
- Cambridge location - a great lifestyle town, easy commute from Hamilton or the wider Waikato
- Variety every day - preventative maintenance, fault-finding, automation, upgrades
- Competitive pay - we'll talk rates and make sure it reflects your experience
- Real career progression - supported training and development with a business that promotes from within
- Staff discounts on the full Inghams product range
- Stable, long-term work - join a company with over a century of Kiwi heritage
The hours - consistent, predictable, yours
- Monday: 5:00am – 2:30pm
- Tuesday – Friday: 5:30am – 2:30pm
- Finish early, every day your afternoons are your own
- Occasional Saturday overtime available if you want the extra hours
What you'll be doing
- Planned and preventative electrical maintenance across the processing plant
- Fault investigation, root cause analysis, and implementing long-term fixes
- Working with PLCs, automation systems, and control systems daily
- Supporting continuous improvement and electrical upgrade projects with the Maintenance Manager
- Managing critical electrical spare parts inventory
What you'll bring
- Current EWRB registration — or equivalent overseas qualification with the ability to obtain EWRB registration in NZ
- 3+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, automation, and control systems
- A proactive, self-motivated approach you don't wait to be told what needs doing
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards
- CMMS experience is a bonus, not a must
A note for overseas candidates
We welcome applications from candidates based overseas.
Please note - that we are unable to support relocation costs, and all candidates must be able to obtain EWRB (Electrical Workers Registration Board) registration to work as an electrician in New Zealand.
Ready to make the move? Apply now with your CV attached.
Pre-employment checks including medical assessment and drug test are required for all successful candidates.
