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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Winstone Wallboards
Location
Bay of Plenty
Job Reference
41401
Posted Date
04-Sep-2025
Closing Date
04-Oct-2025

Description

Winstone Wallboards, part of the Fletcher Building Group, is New Zealand’s trusted name in plasterboard manufacturing. At our cutting-edge Tauriko facility in Tauranga, we’re looking for a skilled and passionate Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead our electrical services team and drive excellence across all aspects of electrical maintenance, safety, and performance. This is more than just a maintenance role—it’s a leadership opportunity to shape the future of our operations, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure our plant runs at peak efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop a team of electrical professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive Preventative Maintenance: Oversee and optimise electrical systems, ensuring all machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently.
  • Technical Support: Provide hands-on engineering support to site operations, troubleshooting issues and implementing long-term solutions.
  • Plan and Prioritise: Coordinate weekly maintenance schedules, shutdowns, and installations to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
  • Contractor Oversight: Engage and manage contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and specifications.

What You’ll Bring
Trade certificate, relevant tertiary qualification, and a current Electrical Registration is desirable.
7+ years in industrial or manufacturing environments, with strong exposure to machine and building systems.
Expertise in fault finding, electrical distribution, and control systems (Allen Bradley PLCs preferred).
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and build high-performing teams.
A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels.
Analytical mindset with a calm, consultative approach to decision-making.

Why Join Us?
At Winstone Wallboards, we don’t just build products—we build futures. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, safety, and personal growth. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Career development and training opportunities
Education support for you and your family
Employee discounts and share scheme
A collaborative, values-driven culture

Ready to Power Up Your Career? If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for leading electrical excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us in Tauriko and help shape the future of New Zealand’s building industry. Apply now and be part of something bigger.