Line Mechanic, Christchurch
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Connetics

Line Mechanic

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

About Us

At Connetics, we design, build, and maintain electrical distribution networks across New Zealand, with a strong presence in Canterbury and a Christchurch head office. We're known for delivering high-quality work, supporting our people, and staying connected to the communities we serve.


About the Role

We're looking for Line Mechanics to join our Christchurch team, delivering construction, maintenance, and fault response across electrical distribution networks from 400V to 66kV.

You'll be involved in:

  • Overhead line construction, maintenance, and upgrades
  • Fault response and network restoration
  • Live low-voltage work (400V networks)
  • High-voltage switching, isolation, and access procedures
  • Working with EWP and climbing techniques
  • Travel where required to support the network

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

  • Experience in overhead line work across construction, maintenance, or faults
  • EWRB licence (or working towards it)
  • Good understanding of safety standards and electrical regulations
  • Experience with distribution networks, EWPs, or HV work is an advantage
  • Positive attitude, reliable, and keen to learn and develop


What's on Offer

  • sign-on bonus and relocation support
  • $35.39–$43.26/hr + overtime + allowances
  • Overtime: T1.5 after 8 hrs + weekends, T2 after-hours fault work + 24/7 fault roster opportunities
  • Standard working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, with most work based around the Christchurch area
  • Training, licensing support, and clear progression with pay increases as you advance in grade
  • Health and wellbeing perks including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, and biennial mini-medicals


Apply

If you're ready for your next opportunity with a leading electrical infrastructure business in Christchurch, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) and a Ministry of Justice check are required.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Electrical Safety Standards
  • EWP Operation
  • Fault Response
  • High-voltage Switching
  • Overhead Line Construction

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Keen to Learn
  • Positive Attitude

Additional Compensation

  • Overtime
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Allowances

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🚚 Relocation Support
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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