Smoke Alarm Testing Services (SATS) is looking for a local Technician to join our team in Hamilton. In this role, you’ll be the trusted expert ensuring rental homes are safe and compliant with life-saving smoke alarm legislation. You’ll work autonomously, meet great people, and be part of a dedicated team with a clear purpose. If you take pride in your work and believe in protecting families and homes, we’d love to welcome you.
Company Overview
Smoke Alarm Testing Services (SATS) is a professional, locally-owned company with over 15 years of experience protecting homes across Australia and New Zealand. We operate with a simple, powerful purpose: providing peace of mind. Our niche is being the qualified experts who install and maintain smoke alarms in residential rental properties on behalf of real estate agents and landlords. We are a fun, energetic team united by our mission to ensure every home we service is safe.
Key Responsibilities
As a SATS Technician, you will be the face of our trusted service in the community. Your day will involve:
- Independently traveling to residential rental properties across the Hamilton region to test, install, and maintain smoke alarms to strict legislative standards.
- Working efficiently and unsupervised, managing your own daily schedule of appointments.
- Being presentable, professional, and courteous in all customer interactions, as you are a key representative of our brand.
- Safely climbing up and down ladders multiple times a day to access alarms.
- Accurately using a phone or tablet to complete job reports and documentation on-site.
- Being willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight as required for work in wider regions.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who embodies reliability and professionalism. The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to work confidently and responsibly without direct supervision.
- A full, clean manual driver’s licence.
- A presentable appearance, good communication skills, and a genuine pride in doing an important job well.
- Good physical fitness to comfortably handle ladder work and be on your feet all day.
- A willingness to undergo a Police Check prior to employment.
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Benefits and Perks
We support our technicians with everything needed to do your job effectively and feel valued. You will receive:
- A fully maintained company vehicle for work use.
- All necessary uniforms, phone, tools, and stock provided.
- Comprehensive ongoing training, coaching, and support from our experienced team.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
- The deep satisfaction of working in a role with a clear, meaningful purpose that directly protects families and properties.
- A competitive hourly wage of $17
- The independence of managing your own daily route while being part of a supportive, national team.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic individual ready to build a long-term career with a company that values its purpose and its people, we invite you to apply now. Please submit your application through our official channels. For more information about SATS, please visit our website at www.sats.co.nz. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for considering a vital role with our team.
