Maintenance Engineer - Electrician

Metro Performance Glass has been pioneering the way in glass innovation for more than 35 years and proudly supplies high quality glass products across New Zealand. Our success is underpinned by significant depth in expertise, proven and world-class technology, and a dedication to delivering excellent service to our customers.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Maintenance Electrician who has Lisec / PLC automation and software experience to join our close knit team in Christchurch.

Working with our other maintenance engineers, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance, resolving breakdowns and working closely with management on implementing new projects, installations and general maintenance.

You will get the opportunity to be involved in implementing new systems and ensuring there is an appropriate framework developed for training others that is relevant, effective and documented. Your commitment to health and safety is an absolute given!

We are very keen to hear from candidates with demonstrable skills / experience including:

Trade Qualified - Electrician (essential) and registered with the Electrican Workers Registration Board (EWRB)
Attended to planned maintenance work, break-down repairs and the installation of new and existing plant equipment in a manufacturing environment
Proven track record working in a high volume/high paced production environment
Knowledge of automation equipment, HMI and PLC's preferred
Experience with Lisec automated equipment or other glass industry processing plant and equipment
Proactive and self-motivated individual able to work autonomously when required and work within a group
Excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills and able to communicate effectively to the wider plant
Knowledge of automated and industrial production machinery, HMI's
Excellent communicator and proven team building and team participation skills
Comfortable working with a CMMS system and Microsoft applications
This is a permanent, full time (min. 40 hours per week) role. You will work a rotating roster which changes fortnightly and work 8 hour shifts, currently Monday to Friday (6am - 2.30pm & 2pm - 10.30pm). Saturday work may be required from time to time, along with periodic weekend on call.

Besides having the opportunity to work for a company that is big enough to provide career advancement opportunities and small enough that you won't get overlooked, we offer competitive salary.

If this sounds like you, and you are an experienced electrical maintenance engineer then we have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you to come and make a difference in our fast paced Christchurch manufacturing plant.

How to apply:

If you are looking for your next step to grow your career in the glass installation industry, we want to hear from you.
Please note:

We will commence screening for the role from 19 Janauary 2026.
Metro Glass has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. It will therefore be no surprise to you that prospective candidates will be required to pass a drug test before a formal offer is made and all new employees will be subject to ongoing random tests as part of your employment.
Candidates must have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand (be a citizen or resident) and live in New Zealand at the time of application.
We appreciate all applications, and on this occasion only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Details
Reference #
17749

Posted on
10 Feb 2026

Closes on
13 Mar 2026 12:00

Location(s)
Christchurch (Hornby)

Expertise
Engineering

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time