Electrician - Postharvest - Greerton
This could be the perfect role for you!We're New Zealand's largest kiwifruit producer and a leading provider of supply chain services across New Zealand and Australia. With over 35 years of growth, innovation, and excellence, Seeka is proud to deliver world-class produce to a growing global market.
We're now looking for an Electrician – Postharvest to join our dynamic team.
In this vital role, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical systems across our packhouses and refrigeration facilities. From preventative maintenance to troubleshooting and continuous improvement, you'll play a key part in supporting smooth, uninterrupted postharvest operations.
What You'll Be Doing- Perform inspections, fault diagnosis, and repairs on electrical and refrigeration systems.
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance across packhouse equipment, buildings, and automated systems.
- Support health and safety compliance, including LOTO and permit-to-work processes.
- Maintain accurate data entry and documentation in our CMMS system.
- Collaborate with contractors, OEMs, and suppliers for optimal system performance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify engineering solutions.
- Specify and manage spare parts and inventory levels.
- Be available for variable hours and respond to call-out work as required.
- Computer literate; experience with CMMS systems desirable.
- Proven experience with PLCs (Omron preferred), SCADA/HMI, and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- Skilled in diagnostics, fault-finding, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, controls, and automation safety.
- Experience in manufacturing or postharvest facilities, particularly with automated equipment.
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation including machinery guarding
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- EWRB Registered Electrician
- Full driver's license
Who is Seeka?
Focused on orchard-to-market excellence, Seeka is an integrated horticultural and produce company that grows, processes, distributes, and markets high-quality produce to world markets.
At Seeka, we work hard, and we have fun. Our brand values represent us and who we aspire to be: Founded on Relationships, Quality Obsession, Inspirational People, Growing Sustainable Futures, Independently Ingenious, Safety Always.
Ready to power the future of postharvest excellence? Apply now and grow with Seeka.
NZ citizens or permanent residents only.