Team Leader Line Mechanic

6 days ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand North Power NZ Full time

We're seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our team and help drive our continued success.
You'll collaborate with a talented group of professionals, make a real impact, and leave your mark on the company

**The role**
As a Team Leader Line Mechanic, you will lead a team to manage and deliver work safely, efficiently and positively, while providing technical support, scoping and planning assistance as needed. In this role, you will report to the Delivery Manager - Construction and be based in New Plymouth, in the beautiful Taranaki area. Your top priority will be the safety of yourself and those around you.

You will also be responsible for:

- Complete WTC competency assessments and perform competent audits as well as quality checks
- Ensure plant and equipment are compliance with good working order and fit for purpose by completing toolbox checks
- Complete necessary reports and ensure to meet and exceed with all operational, regulatory and customer requirements.

**What’s in it for you?**
Our team is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is highly valued. We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work.

You will enjoy benefits like:

- Competitive remuneration, tool of trade vehicle and opportunity to earn overtime allowance
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club and participate in family and social events and activities
- Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts

**Who we’re looking for?**
- Assist with work plans and complete necessary field paperwork
- Relevant trade qualification with current practising licences, plus knowledge of Codes of Practice, Policies, Standards, and the Safe Manual - Electricity Industry (SE-MI)
- Current Workplace Competency (WTC) with proven team leadership skills
- A clean full NZ driver’s licence (Class 2) is preferred
- Ability to organise your workload and your teams to meet goals
- Proactively promote a safety culture in line with legislation and company procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills and technical aptitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Commitment to health and safety, with a positive attitude and team spirit.

**About us**
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

**Get in touch**

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early
- Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment._

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