About this role
About Gallagher
At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.
Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.
About the role
We’re looking for a NZ Registered Industrial Electrician to join our Maintenance team on a permanent afternoon shift, 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and repairs across our PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment -ensuring electrical, electronic, and control systems operate at designed performance levels.
You will:
Complete planned preventative maintenance to schedule
Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and PLC-controlled equipment
Respond to breakdowns and support call-outs when required
Identify and implement improvements to machine reliability
Record work using our CMMS
Support Lean/6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
Raise purchase orders and gather quotes for electrical work
Work closely with production teams, supervisors, and contractors
Champion strong health & safety practices and correct PPE use
About you
You enjoy hands-on problem solving in a busy industrial environment and are comfortable working autonomously on an afternoon shift. You take pride in high standards, communicate well with others, and focus on finding practical solutions that keep production moving.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
NZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence
At least 3 years' experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Strong fault-finding capability with PLC-controlled systems
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies
A proactive, “get it done” mindset
Great teamwork and communication skills
A strong commitment to safety and quality and continuous improvement
Why Gallagher?
Joining Gallagher means being part of a global technology leader that invests in its people, its plant, and long-term careers.
What we offer:
Permanent afternoon shift that supports work-life balance
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses
Free on-site parking and subsidised café
A supportive, safety-first team culture
If you’re an industrial electrician who takes pride in keeping critical equipment running at its best, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join #TeamGallagher!
Other facts
About Gallagher
About Gallagher Bassett:
We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization.
Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of claims management and related consulting and technical services.
Gallagher Bassett introduced the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model to the local insurance industry. As pioneers in this fast-growing sector, we continue to set the benchmark for quality, customer service, and TPA systems across all insurance sectors.
We have operations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Being part of a global organization gives us an advantage in technology, processes, personnel, and consulting services. This combination of global reach and local market expertise enables us to quickly and accurately assess any situation and provide an optimal solution. Our clients can rest assured that we fully understand their needs and are equipped to act whenever, wherever, and however required.
What you'll do
- The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. They will also support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety practices.
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