Company benefits: Competitive Remuneration + Tool of Trade Vehicle
Description You'll work alongside our talented crew, making a real impact and contributing to our success. This is your chance to shape your career and leave your mark. We look forward to your application!
The role: As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician, you will be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. You will be a part of an experienced team to construct and maintain electrical equipment to customer requirements in distribution and some substation environments. This role will report to the Project Supervisor and will be based at our Matamata Depot. The key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Performing electrical work according to regulations
Installing new equipment such as ground mount switches and transformers with associated pillar boxes
Inspecting, fault finding, and fixing HV and LV electrical equipment
Keeping accurate records and reporting work done; GPS recording of new equipment
Identifying issues and providing effective solutions
Conducting precise job scoping and planning
Assisting with repairs, maintenance and periodic inspections
Identifying and solving potential problems.
What's in it for you? Joining us means you'll play a crucial role in delivering essential services to our communities. As an Electrical Fitter, you'll face a variety of challenging environments, offering you the chance to expand your knowledge and skills in the distribution industry.
The benefits include:
Competitive remuneration with a tool of trade vehicle
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
Social club and participation in family and social events and activities
Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts
Training towards becoming a qualified Cable Jointer
Our Ideal candidate: We're looking for a qualified Electrician that is eager to learn an important part of the electrical industry. Any level of experience is accepted, but you will need to be a registered New Zealand Electrician. Our team are very experienced and will teach you the ins and outs of becoming an Electrical Fitter and we can also train you to become a qualified Cable Jointer. Our leadership team provides guidance and support to help you excel. Already an experienced Electrical Fitter? We are very keen to meet you as well.
To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
A current practicing license as a registered electrician
The physical stamina for the job and a strong commitment to health and safety
A New Zealand driver's license.
About us: Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch! Prioritize your safety and dive into a fulfilling career journey with us! Join a team where people come first and opportunities for growth await. Don't miss out – apply now at our career's website using #REQ1369. Your success story begins here!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Pre-employment screening includes a criminal history check, medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing and reference.
Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.
Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
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