Qualified Service Electrician
Christchurch, Full Time, Electricians
Please Quote Reference Number 17352
  • Company vehicle, phone plan and paid birthday leave
  • 4-day working week - Every weekend is a 3-day weekend!
  • Great culture, autonomy and work-life balance

  • Want a 3-day weekend every week?

    JRL Electrical is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Service Electrician with heat pump experience to join our Christchurch team.

    If you're a qualified electrician who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and working independently, this is an opportunity to join a well-established business that values quality workmanship, teamwork, and work-life balance.

    Based from our Sydenham workshop, you'll work across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region servicing residential and commercial customers.

    What's in it for You?:
    • 4-day working week (Tuesday - Friday)
    • Company vehicle provided
    • Company phone plan
    • Paid birthday leave
    • Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
    • Supportive team of approximately 25 staff
    • Career development and progression opportunities
    • Varied work across electrical, heat pump and HVAC systems
    • Genuine work-life balance with a permanent 3-day weekend
    About the Role

    This is a hands-on service role focused on diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, servicing systems, and providing practical solutions for customers.

    You'll be responsible for:
    • Electrical fault-finding and repairs
    • Servicing and repairing heat pumps, air conditioning and ventilation systems
    • Preventative maintenance and breakdown response
    • Testing, commissioning and verification of installations
    • Providing technical advice and recommendations to customers
    • Maintaining accurate service records and job documentation
    • Supporting apprentices and junior team members where required
    What we're looking for:
    • NZ Registered Electrician with a current practising licence
    • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
    • Proven heat pump servicing and fault-finding experience
    • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
    • Ability to work independently and manage your workload
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills
    • Full NZ Driver Licence
    • NZ Citizen or Resident currently living in New Zealand
    Bonus points for:
    • HVAC, EST or refrigeration experience
    • Commercial service experience
    • Experience mentoring apprentices
    About JRL Electrical

    JRL Electrical is a Christchurch-based electrical contracting business delivering quality electrical, lighting, heat pump and HVAC solutions across Canterbury.

    We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, high standards of workmanship, and creating an environment where our people can develop their skills and enjoy coming to work.

    If you're looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

    APPLY NOW through our online application form.

    Please Quote Reference Number 17352

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    Complete this Additional Questionnaire:

    (Q1) Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

    (Q2) What drivers licence do you hold?

    (Q3) How many years experience do you have as an NZ Registered Electrician?

    (Q4) Are you a qualified and registered electrician, with a current Practising Licence on the EWRB public register?



    (Q5) Do you have Heat Pump experience?



    (Q6) What is your hourly rate expectation?

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