Trainee Electrical Fitter

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand WEL Networks Full time

Train with us to become a fully registered Electrical Fitter:


  • Grow your career in an innovative utility network:
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Awesome range of employee benefits

About WEL Networks


At WEL Networks we deliver innovative energy solutions which enable our communities to thrive, and keep the lights on 24/7.


With around 300 employees, we've been serving the Waikato for 100 years, distributing power from the national grid, connecting over 160,000 people to electricity services.


Based in Hamilton, we play an essential role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies that will modernise our network and future-proof our region.

We're excited to be broadening our horizons as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility.

What does an Electrical Fitter in our industry do?


Working in our Substation Maintenance Team, you will provide repairs, maintenance, and construction services to our network assets of 11kv and 33kv.

You will learn to use various instrumentation and diagnostic equipment and technology, and respond to and repair faults within our network, keeping the lights on across the Waikato.


We are looking for someone with the attitude and drive to join us in early 2023 and learn from our highly skilled team, to become a fully registered Electrical Fitter.


Skills and experience

  • A strong commitment to ensuring the Health & Safety of yourself, your team and the public who use our network
  • A minimum of NCEA Level 3 Maths and/or Physics
  • Some level of workplace experience
  • The drive and motivation to advance your career in the industry at WEL in particular

Staff Benefits
Full training costs will be covered.


At WEL, we look after our people - from full medical, life and income protection insurance cover, and a variety of flexible working options, to the safest equipment and plenty of upskilling opportunities.

We will also help you with relocation expenses when moving into the Waikato.


We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.


How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, don't delay - come and join us

**We will be advertising through the holiday period and looking to start our new trainees in February 2023
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