Electronics Technician

About Gallagher

Gallagher is a global leader dedicated to protecting what matters, from securing critical high-security sites to providing farmers with technology that improves operational management. Headquartered and manufactured in Hamilton, New Zealand, Gallagher supports over 160 countries worldwide with a culture focused on people and strong career development opportunities. The manufacturing and engineering teams are integral to delivering top-quality and dependable products.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electronics Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team based in Hamilton. Multiple shift options are available including day, afternoon, and night shifts, allowing alignment with personal availability and operational requirements.

Working under the Test Engineering Lead, this role provides essential hands-on technical support to manufacturing teams. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting faults, maintaining product quality, and collaborating closely with Production, Test Engineering, Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality departments.

This position is shop-floor focused, ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem solving, teamwork, and making a tangible impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair electronic products to meet production goals.
• Prioritize repair tasks in coordination with factory supervisors.
• Diagnose product faults, determine root causes, and communicate insights to production teams.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records through repair management software.
• Provide support to Production Engineering and related technical teams.
• Uphold strict health and safety standards.
• Keep the work environment clean, organized, and compliant with 6S methodologies.
• Actively contribute suggestions for continual process, quality, and efficiency improvements.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a practical and solution-minded work ethic and take pride in delivering quality results within a manufacturing context. Available for day, afternoon, or night shifts, candidates should be adaptable to operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• NZQA qualification or Diploma in Electronics.
• Experience in electronics servicing or repair settings.
• Prior employment in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated, dependable, with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Collaborative approach with good stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Why Choose Gallagher?

Gallagher offers a supportive, professional workplace with opportunities for career longevity and development. Employees benefit from cross-functional growth across Plastics, Tooling, and Engineering disciplines.

• Competitive remuneration, KiwiSaver contributions, and performance bonuses.
• Complimentary on-site parking and access to a subsidized café along with nearby dining options.
• A vibrant, cooperative team culture enriched with regular events and learning sessions.

If you are eager to utilize your electronics skills in a world-class manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Permanent positions are available across multiple shifts; shift placement will be discussed during recruitment.

Applications close on Friday, 28th July; early applications are advised as reviews are ongoing.