Line Mechanic / Distribution Line Mechanic

Horizon Energy Group (HEG); Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Wellbeing support

Corporate discounts

Industry experience

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group is seeking experienced Line Mechanics to install, repair and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems across multiple NZ locations. You will attend breakdowns, support streetlighting projects and work safely with a team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

We value 3 years of hands-on Line Mechanic experience, an EWRB license, and a strong safety focus. Roles are based nationwide including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury, with travel

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a Line Mechanic/Distribution Line Mechanic or similar.
• EWRB license/registration
• Strong lines construction skills with a focus on safety
• Familiarity with distribution systems and procedures up to and including 33kV
• Experience in vegetation management and tree compliance within regulated environments, with willingness to obtain and apply New Zealand-specific regulatory knowledge
• Ability to read and understand plans and maps
• Comfortable working at heights
• Heavy vehicle licence (preferred)
• Cable jointing and/or switching experience (advantageous)
• Experience in streetlight maintenance (advantageous)
• Understanding of traffic management requirements (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems
• Attend to breakdowns and emergencies
• Maintain poles and associated hardware, maintain continuity of electrical supply
• Assist the streetlighting team with projects and maintenance
• Work as part of a team to complete projects safely, and in a timely and cost-efficient manner

Skills

Line Mechanic

Safety focus

Plan reading

Teamwork

Traffic management

Job description

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Line Mechanic / Distribution Line Mechanic

Full time, Permanent

11d ago , from Horizon Energy Group (HEG)

• Based in the following locations: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu-Whanganui, Taranaki, Waikato, and Wellington
• $ 37-47/h (depending on experience)

Horizon Services Limited is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company. Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

Due to continued growth across New Zealand, we're looking for experienced Line Mechanics/Distribution Lines to join our teams in multiple locations nationwide, including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, and Canterbury.

Employees may be required to work across different regions of New Zealand depending on project and operational needs.

About the Role

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground distribution systems
• Attend to breakdowns and emergencies
• Maintain poles and associated hardware, maintain continuity of electrical supply
• Assist the streetlighting team with projects and maintenance
• Work as part of a team to compete projects safely, and in a timely and cost-efficient manner

About You

• 3 years' experience as a Line Mechanic/Distribution Line Mechanic or similar
• EWRB license/registration
• Strong lines construction skills with a focus on safety
• Familiarity with distribution systems and associated procedures up to and including 33kV
• Experience in vegetation management and tree compliance within regulated environments, with willingness to obtain and apply New Zealand-specific regulatory knowledge
• Ability to read and understand plans and maps
• Comfortable working at heights
• Heavy vehicle licence (preferred)
• Cable jointing and/or switching experience (advantageous)
• Experience in streetlight maintenance (advantageous)
• Understanding of traffic management requirements (advantageous)

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.