62 | Level Electrical Timaru CONTRACTING Business is easier with a sidekick, ask us how. 03 222 6066 www.skca.co.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTING LEVEL ELECTRICAL - TIMARU ELECTRICAL Timaru’s Top-Rated & Award-Winning Electricians Residential & Commercial Electrical Industrial & Rural Electrical Solar, EV Chargers & Heat Pumps Data, AV, Starlink & Security 03 688 8833 29 Theodosia Street, Timaru 7910 timaru@levelelectrical.nz Business systems impress judges Level Electrical Timaru has taken out the Emerging Business Award at the 2026 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. T T Emma Bailey “Our key focuses are putting customers first, exceeding expectations through standout service, working collaboratively, and caring for both our people and our customers.” With just under three years in business, Level Electrical Timaru has taken out the Emerging Business Award at the 2026 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. The win was announced at a gala evening on Friday, 14 August, with managing director, Callum MacLeod, delighted to see the business recognised for its growth and achievements. “It was pretty awesome, actually. You always hope for the best, but we were up against some really strong competition,” he says. The judges were impressed with the company’s business model and operating systems: “This company values its people and clients and uses technology to drive a great experience for everyone connected to the company. This business has clear systems in place to enable their team to meet expectations around customer service. They have robust Health & Safety systems, focused financial management and a focus on supporting locals. Great work.” With franchises across Australia and New Zealand, Level Group combines the strength of a national network with the personal service of locally owned and operated businesses. “It’s a fantastic network of like-minded members, and knowing you’ve got that team behind you and people you can call on makes a real difference,” Callum says. He has also entered into a partnership with Brent and Megan Christie, who own Level Electrical branches in Rolleston, Ashburton and Geraldine. “We can all support each other and call on one another for staff when there’s a big project, or when another branch needs an extra hand,” says Callum. “Between the branches, we’ve got a really broad range of skills and expertise that we can draw on, which is a huge advantage.” The Level Electrical Timaru team currently has four members. “Our key focuses are putting customers first, exceeding expectations through standout service, working collaboratively, and caring for both our people and our customers.” Callum began his electrical career in Temuka approximately 30 years ago with Sullivan and Spillane Electrical. “They were the powerhouse in the area, and a lot of guys like me got their start there,” he says. He progressed through the ranks to become electrical foreman, before moving into operations management and later spending four years as general manager of another electrical company. “Then Level came to town and there was an opportunity to join them. I met with the people behind Level and really liked the company ethos, the direction they were heading and the opportunities they saw for the business,” says Callum. “When we first started, I was back on the tools more, but as we’ve built the business up, I’ve been able to step back into my management and estimating role.” Alongside the Emerging Business Award, Level Electrical Timaru has also achieved SiteWise Gold with a 100% rating, and has 167 five-star Google reviews. The business also supports the local community through school homework books, junior football and goalkeeper sponsorships, Rotary and the Cancer Society. The team’s purpose is to provide trusted electrical services that keep people connected and protected. Alongside its core residential, commercial and industrial electrical work, Level Electrical Timaru has expanded its services to include solar installations and heat pump solutions.
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