· Hands-on role across overhead line maintenance, construction and faults

· Annual salary reviews + Paid overtime + On-call allowance

· Enjoy great benefits, and the opportunity to build your future with WEL

About the role

In this hands-on role, you’ll provide Line Mechanic services across overhead line repairs, maintenance, construction, fault response and switching operations. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes across the network.

As a Line Mechanic, you will:

· Maintain 400V, 11kV and 33kV overhead lines and underground cables

· Construct new electrical reticulation in line with regulations, standards and policies

· Carry out high and low voltage switching safely, accurately and efficiently

· Fault find and reactively repair network outages

· Participate in our on-call faults roster and work unscheduled overtime when required

Skills and experience

· Current New Zealand Line Mechanic registration

· Electricity distribution industry knowledge and experience

· An uncompromising commitment to workplace safety

· Good communication skills

· Basic computer skills

Best-in-class benefits

At WEL, we know great people need great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after you and your whānau, support work-life balance, and recognise the value you bring.

· Medical, life and income protection insurance

· Flexible working options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave and access to a 9-day fortnight

· Relocation, and

· An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, paid overtime and an on-call allowance

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

Ready to learn more? Start here.

We actively value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We’d love to see a little of the real you in your application, so if this opportunity sounds like the right fit, we encourage you to apply. Check out the full position description for more details.

As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test, participate in our annual health assessment programme and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.