Horizon Networks NZ Looking for LINE MECHANIC x3 at Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Full Time

Reference: 6742646

Pukekohe Based

• Staff Benefits
• Career Development
• Great Team Environment
• $40 – $44 per hour

Horizon Networks is growing into a national services provider – and due to this exciting growth we are looking for Line Mechanics. At Horizon Networks, we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return offer a wide range of career opportunities.

Horizon Networks is recruiting for a Line Mechanic to join our growing team in Pukekohe. This position is permanent full-time, 40 hours per week.

If you want to work on exciting, sustainably driven projects such as renewable energy projects with fantastic career and growth opportunities, and be part of our drive to a new renewable energy future, then we are looking for you.

This is a fantastic chance to develop your career and work with a business dedicated to offering outstanding service, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel.

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual onsite health & wellness check
• Annual influenza vaccination
• Prescription safety glasses
• Peace of Mind:
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Career Development:
• Study Support
• Benefits:
• Birthday Leave
• Corporate Discounts
• Recognition:
• Health & Safety Awards
• Kotahi Awards

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Installing, repairing and maintaining overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Assisting our streetlighting team in delivering projects and maintenance contracts.
• Build strong long term relationships with our customers ensuring they see Horizon Networks as a preferred supplier with excellent customer service and technical support.

To be successful, a candidate must have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant qualification experience in directly relevant activities
• Familiar with distribution systems and associated procedures up to and including 33kV
• Knowledge of tree compliance regulations and vegetation management procedures desirable
• Knowledge of all relevant industry rules and regulations including the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015
• Knowledge of streetlight maintenance is an advantage
• Strong lines construction skills with a focus on safety
• Practical skills, including the ability to use and care for equipment
• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Ability to read and understand plans and maps
• General knowledge of traffic management requirements is desirable
• Current Unrestricted Manual NZ Driver Licence
• Heavy vehicle license is preferable.

The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well developed processes and procedures in the principle areas of safety leadership, risk management and worker participation as a premise. To support this, you will have excellent communication and problem solving skills, sound industry and product knowledge, be safety focussed at all times, possess a high degree of initiative, able to think clearly under pressure and most of all be a team player.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and if successful will need to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment.

Applications Close: 18 Apr 2025