Fleet and Property Specialist

**About Connetics**

Connetics is a multi-disciplined, multi-regional electrical design, construction, and maintenance business delivering electrical infrastructure assets for customers throughout Aotearoa.

With depots in Wellington, Central Otago, Westport, Paraparaumu and Christchurch our purpose is to **_deliver energy solutions for our communities. _**We aim to exceed our customers' current and future needs by innovating, designing and delivering electrical projects, proactively harnessing opportunities in the fast-evolving energy landscape.

Connetics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orion NZ Ltd (a Christchurch City Holdings Limited company) which operates within an Orion Group ecosystem as the electricity distribution services unit. The Orion Group purpose to **_power a cleaner and brighter future with our community_** captures the contribution we want to make to the wellbeing and prosperity of our community. We are committed totaking a lead in sustainability and delivering innovative future energy services**.**

**About the role**

The Fleet and Property Specialist works collaboratively with the business to coordinate the maintenance and compliance of Connetics’ fleet, facilitating maximum operational availability in a cost-efficient manner. Through effective workflow planning, scheduling and collaboration across all regions and Business Units, this position ensures all fleet items remain fully compliant and available as needed. Additionally, this role provides expertise and guidance in the execution of the Decarbonisation Programme through a safe, well maintained and efficient vehicle fleet, supporting Connetics’ objectives for quality service delivery and reduction of emissions.

Acting as a support to the Fleet and Property Manager, the Fleet and Property Specialist also assists with site maintenance and compliance activities across Connetics’ portfolio of properties.

Responsibilities for this role include:

- Oversee and coordinate all activities relating to fleet compliance and safety
- Contribute to strategic and tactical fleet plans and programmes of work
- Develop and innovate scheduling and maintenance processes
- Help develop and deliver a fleet decarbonisation programme in alignment with Connetics’ 2030 emissions goals
- Develop data-based insights into fleet efficiency, utilisation and effectiveness of the decarbonisation programme
- Assist with property and site compliance activities and administration as required
- Provide support, direction and act as backup to the Fleet and Property Manager and the wider Team

This role is based in the Christchurch Office, but regular regional travel (every quarter) is required.

**Skills /Experience**

**Essential**
- Trade or tertiary qualification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in complex compliance requirements across a varied and technically demanding resource base
- Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and auto-electric systems
- Current, valid and clean class 1 vehicle licence
- Intermediate computer skills required in both Microsoft Office and SAP (or similar ERP system)
- Demonstrates a high regard for work efficiency, integrity, and delivery
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

**Desirable**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fleet co-ordination and/or scheduling role
- Experience with a large, diversified fleet
- Current, valid, and clean class 2 vehicle licence
- Supervisory experience in small teams

At Connetics we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it’s a better place to be. We offer flexibility and a range of employee benefits to ensure everything is in balance. We trust you to get the job done, and we respect the diversity and uniqueness of our people.

**At Connetics, you'll benefit from**:

- Long-service leave
- Health and wellbeing perks, including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, biennial mini medicals
- Recognition programmes including in the moment recognition, and team and individual awards
- Career development opportunities such as seminars, training and leadership development
- Mentoring for professional and personal pursuits from mentors across the CCHL Group
- Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House, family fun events, breakfast events and Social Club gatherings

**Pre-Employment Tests | Medical & Ministry of Justice**

Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a Pre-Employment medical test which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

Permanent Full Time

**Job no**:ELAI37839

**Location**:Canterbury Region

**Closing Date**:Saturday, 27 May 2023