Electrical Service Technician - Christchurch, Canterbury | Full-time

Why join Flexible Door Technology 2014 Ltd

Flexible Door Technology is a privately owned, nationwide business delivering high-speed door solutions across New Zealand's commercial sector. We partner with leading international manufacturers to bring world-class, high-performance door systems to local businesses.

You'll be joining a small, friendly team where your technical skills are valued, your work has real impact, and no two days look the same. With nationwide travel, modern tools, and strong systems in place, this is a hands-on role offering variety and responsibility.

What's on offer

  • Sign-on bonus for the right candidate

  • Birthday day off

  • Company vehicle

  • Tablet and mobile phone

  • Competitive salary - $40-$41 per hour

  • Regular nationwide travel

  • Supportive, tight-knit team

About the role

As an Electrical Service Technician, you'll be responsible for installing, servicing, and maintaining high-speed rapid door systems across commercial sites throughout New Zealand.

This role covers planned maintenance, breakdown response, technical support, and new installations. It suits someone confident working independently on-site, who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and strong customer relationships.

The role involves regular nationwide travel, including overnight stays (approximately one week per month, subject to workload).

What you'll be doing

  • Installing and commissioning high-speed rapid door systems

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on door components and equipment

  • Performing planned preventative maintenance in line with manufacturer recommendations and best practice standards

  • Providing technical and product support to clients

  • Supporting workshop or factory-based tasks as required during non-travel periods

  • Operating hand tools, power tools, and EWP equipment safely

  • Ensuring worksites are left clean, safe, and professionally presented

  • Completing accurate and timely job documentation and service reports via tablet-based system

  • Adhering to all Health & Safety requirements and representing the business professionally on client sites

What you'll bring

  • Electrical qualification (required) and current NZ registration

  • Mechanical trade qualification or strong mechanical aptitude

  • Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience

  • Experience servicing and fault-finding on commercial or industrial equipment

  • Clean, full driver's licence

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

  • A proactive, safety-first mindset

  • The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

  • A professional, customer-focused approach

Tools & systems you'll use

  • Tablet-based job management system

  • Company vehicle

  • Hand and power tools

  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) equipment

If you're motivated by hands-on technical work and delivering practical solutions that keep businesses moving, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or give the team at People Passion a call on 0800 HR FOR U if you have any questions.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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