Electrician - Afternoon shift

Posted: 10/08/2026

Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NZ - Cambridge

Job Category: Operations

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.

A teal technical challenge. If you're a qualified electrician looking for a role that genuinely rewards your skills and gives you the work-life balance to enjoy life outside of it - this is worth a look.

Our Cambridge site is a fast-paced, technically complex environment where your electrical expertise will be front and centre every single day.

The roster - work hard, then switch off properly

• Monday to Friday, 2:15pm – 11:00pm
• Weekends off to recharge and spend time with whānau
• Structured hours that fit real life

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay rate
• Genuine career pathways
• Ongoing training and development supported by the business
• Long-term job security with a company that's stood the test of time
• Staff discounts on Inghams products
• A tight-knit, experienced maintenance crew who have your back

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be the electrical expert keeping our site running at its best:

• Proactive maintenance and rapid-response repairs on plant machinery, production lines, and facility systems
• Install, test, and commission new electrical equipment and systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and automation faults - PLC, SCADA, VSD & Servo Drives
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects with production and engineering teams
• Participate in planned shutdowns, major installations, and system upgrades
• Ensure all work meets electrical codes, safety legislation, and food safety standards

What you'll bring

Must-haves:

• Current EWRB registration
• 3+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Solid hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, VSD & Servo Drive systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and food safety standards

Great to have:

• Mechanical skills or dual-trade background
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems

We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed — people who want to contribute their best every day and help deliver food that's… Always Good.

Apply now!

Pre-employment checks including medical and drug test required.