Company benefits: Competitive hourly rate and other allowances
Description The role involves reporting to the Supervisor, with a primary focus on safety for yourself and those around you. The work is varied, and you'll be an integral part of a field-based team undertaking the construction and maintenance of electrical lines to customer, Network, and Northpower requirements. You'll also:
Assist with work plans and ensure that relevant field paperwork is completed as necessary
Install and replace electricity network pole structures and overhead conductors
Ensure the reliability of reconductoring the network
Assist with Overhead to Underground conversions
Ensure all work meets required quality and safety standards
Complete tasks within set time frames in an efficient and professional manner
What's in it for you? A role with us will enable you to work within a diverse and collaborative team with a very supportive leadership team. Other benefits include:
Working on multiple projects with plenty of forward work for the upcoming months
A competitive rate based on experience and knowledge, along with a range of retail discounts
Full-time employment of 40 hours per week
Paid overtime if you are required to work additional hours
Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
In-house well-being program - a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services
Development opportunities to grow your career within the business
A tight-knit group of team members who support each other's growth
Inclusive work culture focused on safety and excellence
About you: You'll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do some occasional weekend work. You will have a natural flair for building and maintaining effective customer relations, be a self-motivator, and take initiative where needed. To be successful in this role, you will have:
NZ Certificate or overseas qualification equivalent to Level 4 (required to work on the Vector Network) or relevant trade training
Current NZ EWRB Practicing licence (Line Mechanic) is essential
At least two years of solid experience with knowledge of electrical principles
A valid Class 2 driver's licence is essential; Current HT Class 4 licence would be an advantage
Strong safety focus with a consistently excellent record on safety and quality standards
Physical fitness required to perform at ease
A great work attitude and comfortable being a part of a diverse team in a multicultural environment
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Enjoy working in team environments, yet able to work self-directed, under minimum supervision
About us: Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. Northpower is 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! This is a great opportunity to join a company that puts its people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety. If this sounds like an opportunity that you'll be interested in, apply now by going to our careers website and searching for #Req1296.
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
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 with us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
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