Streetlight Electrician / Line Mechanic

Coollogic; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Discounts

Team culture

Job summary

Horizon Services Limited is seeking a skilled Streetlight Electrician or Line Mechanic to support streetlighting contracts across Whakatāne. This hands‑on role combines electrical maintenance with day‑to‑day leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, high‑quality work.

You will assist with organisation of streetlight contracts, carry out maintenance and fault repairs, and coordinate resources on site while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or 2+ years post-trade experience.
• Experience in streetlighting maintenance, fault response, or electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Wiring Regulations and industry standards.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Ability to coordinate resources, plan daily works, and solve problems on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organisation of Streetlight contracts including installations, repairs and maintenance of overhead and underground components.
• Carry out maintenance and fault repairs for streetlighting.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and cost‑effectively.

Skills

Streetlight maintenance

Fault response

Electrical installations

Resource coordination

Site problem solving

Education

Trade qualifications

2+ years post-trade experience

Tools

EWPs

Job description

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.

We are seeking a skilled and safety‑focused Streetlight Electrician or a Line Mechanic to support the delivery of streetlighting contracts across Whakatane. This hands‑on role combines electrical maintenance with day‑to‑day leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality work across all streetlighting activities.

About the role:

• Assist with the organisation of the Streetlight contracts inclusive of installations, repairs and maintenance of overhead and underground components associated with streetlights
• Carry out maintenance and fault repairs associated with streetlighting
• Ensure all projects are undertaken in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner
• Undertake streetlight patrols, as required
• Maintain electrical wiring, machinery, instrumentation and control systems and components to required specifications ensuring economy, quality, reliability, safety and sustainability

About you:

• Relevant trades qualifications and / or minimum 2 years post trade experience
• Experience in streetlighting maintenance, fault response, or electrical installations
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Wiring Regulations and industry standards
• Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Ability to coordinate resources, plan daily works, and solve problems on site
  
• Confidence working at heights and using EWPs
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support apprentices and trainees
  
• Valid full New Zealand Driver's License or ability to obtain one

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:

• 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.
  

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

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.