Line Mechanic

Our Auckland team is looking for an experienced Line Mechanic to join them and workon the construction of overhead electrical lines to customer and Networkrequirements.
The role
Reporting to the Supervisor, your safety and that of others around you is yournumber one priority in this role. The work is varied, and you’ll be an integral part of a field-based team undertaking theconstruction and maintenance of electrical lines to customer, Network andNorthpower requirements. You'll also:
- Assist with work plans and ensure that relevant field paperwork is completedas necessary
- Install and replace electricity network pole structure and overheadconductors
- 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 anda very supportive leadership team. Other benefits include:
- Working on multiple projects with plenty of forward work for the upcomingmonths
- A competitive rate based on experience and knowledge and a range of retaildiscounts
- Tool of Trade vehicle and 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 SouthernCross
- In-house well-being program- a Peer SupportNetwork (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
- Free access to onsite gym and car parking
- iPad+ Smartphone 
About you
You’ll be working on a variety of exciting projects and may have to do someoccasional weekend work. You will have a natural flair in building and maintaining effective customer relations, be aself-motivator and take initiative where needed . To be successful in thisrole, you will have:
- NZ Certificate or overseas qualification equivalent to Level 4 (required towork on the Vector Network) or relevant trade trainings
- Current NZ EWRB Practicing licence (Line Mechanic) is essential
- At least two years’ solid experience under your belt with knowledge ofelectrical 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 andquality standards
- Physical fitness required to perform at ease
- A great work attitude and comfortable being a part of a diverse team in a multiculturalenvironment
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Enjoy working in teamenvironments and willing to step up for the team as required, also able to workself-directed, under minimum supervision
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre networkprovider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
Northpower isone of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing theneeds of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have areputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viablesolutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, andmaintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staffworking together across 14 locations to keep thepower on and the lights going for our customers
Get in touch!
This is a great opportunity to join a company who puts their people at theheart of the organisation and is committed to safety. If this sounds like anopportunity that you’ll be interested in, apply now by going to ourcareer’s website and search for #Req1301.
Unfortunately, applications fromthose without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. 
Northpower has an in-houserecruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you'reinterested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply with us, aswe don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by theagency at our request).