Automotive Electrician
Tradestaff
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Description
Automotive Electrician – Canterbury
Are you an experienced Automotive Electrician looking for a new challenge? Fancy living and working in vibrant and thriving Christchurch-Canterbury?
What you’ll be doing: You’ll be working on a variety of vehicles and systems, including:
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults
- Maintaining automotive electrical systems
- Identifying faulty wiring and defective components
- Installing alarms, GPS, audio systems, lighting and more
- Testing and replacing batteries and charging systems
- Diagnosing systems like airbags, ABS, ECUs, and advanced safety tech
- Carrying out safety checks on electrical systems
Bonus if you’ve got diesel or petrol mechanical experience too, including general servicing, filter replacements, or engine overhauls.
What we’re after:
- Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on experience
- Trade-qualified (or experienced enough to match it)
- Own tools
- Reliable transport
- Class 1 licence preferred
- Two work references
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Strong focus on health & safety
What’s in it for you:
- $30–$40/hour, depending on experience
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours/week
- Consistent, long-term work
- Work with supportive teams and modern gear
Great lifestyle location + career stability About Tradestaff: We’ve been matching skilled workers with top employers for 28+ years. As RCSA members, we’re committed to professionalism, safety, and finding the right fit for your future. Apply now!
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Tradestaff
Now with nearly three decades of experience supplying temporary and permanent workers to the trades and industrial sectors, Tradestaff has grown to become the industry leader.
Through consistent action in a positive, fun and innovative environment, we have connected more than 80,000+ New Zealand workers with upwards of 20,000+ local businesses of all shapes and sizes over the years. Twenty eight years on, we are incredibly proud to still be a 100 per cent owned and operated New Zealand business that can provide industrial recruitment solutions nationwide.
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