About the role:

Are you a skilled Line Mechanic looking for your next challenge?
We’re on the lookout for a qualified Distribution Line Mechanic to join our Overhead team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and upgrading our overhead distribution network, with some civil work included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electricity services according to project specifications
• Safely isolate, test, and earth electric lines and equipment, and operate HIAB-type crane trucks and elevated work platforms (EWPs) at height
• Conduct tailgate briefings, identify hazards, and maintain vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are reliable and safe
• Read plans and drawings, complete work to standards, handle associated paperwork, and participate in after-hours fault rosters

About you:

Our Ideal candidate will be physically fit, confident working at heights, and self-motivated with excellent communication skills. A positive, proactive attitude is essential to contribute effectively to our team and community. You will be a safety-conscious individual with a strong customer service focus.

Additionally, you will bring: 

• EWRB Distribution Line Mechanic Registration and a current practising licence
• Experience in Overhead line work
• Live line experience would be an advantage
• Current Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers Licence

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.  To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site.  In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

If applying through Seek please visit our careers site to download a full position description or click here.

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can contribute to our team.

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.

To make confidential inquiries, please contact Kevin Smith on 027 478 5676.