angle-right Job no: 582874
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Hamilton
Categories: Trades, Maintenance

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ's leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis, they stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in .

About the role:

Downer Streetlighting is a leading provider of end-to-end services, providing and delivering physical works for street light maintenance, renewal activities, construction and project associated services. In Hamilton, we manage all matters relating to the maintenance and renewal activities within the street light network from Hamilton to Tuakau.

We are seeking a Line Mechanic to join the team based in Hamilton. As a Streetlight Line Mechanic, you will be involved in carrying out maintenance and repairs of new installations and existing lighting across your region. This work is physical and involves civil work such as digging, so you will need to be physically fit and you will need to be happy to get your hands dirty.

About you:

It is essential that you are an experienced Line Mechanic with knowledge of the Streetlighting industry and can offer:

• Relevant Line Mechanic or Electrical Registration and current Practising License.
• NZQA Level 4 or equivalent
• Street lighting experience is highly desirable
• Current Class 1 full Drivers Licence, ability to operate diggers and Hiab will be highly advantageous
• A strong commitment to safety including sound knowledge of the Safety Manual Electricity Industry (SMEI) and Safe Practices for Low Voltage Electrical Work

What we offer:

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in diverse business. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

Downer offers more than just the basics you'd expect from a large company. Our employee benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work. We have partnered with the following companies (plus many more) to offer attractive discounts to assist you in everyday life:

• Marram Health Care
• Air New Zealand
• Samsung
• Repco
• PlaceMakers
• Southern Cross Insurance
• Les Mills
• Lumino the Dentist
• Spec Savers

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 582874 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Advertised: 05 Jan 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Feb 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time