- Trainee Tower Refurbisher
- North Power NZ in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand
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- 1 month ago
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Paraparaumu, New Zealand
North Power NZ
Full time
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We also provide contracting services to our partners - other network owners and operators across the North Island. We have over 1,300 staff working together across 13 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
- We’re committed to growing and developing the electricity supply industry workforce in New Zealand. Offering new career pathways to individuals is one of several programmes we have underway to achieve our people resource requirements.
- Northpower is experiencing sustained growth and is looking to add to their experienced and established teams. We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Tower Refurbisher in Paraparaumu for someone who’s keen to pursue a career within the Transmission industry.**The role**
If you have a couple of year's work experience, a proven work ethic, enjoy working outside, and are keen to invest in a solid career path, then this role if for you
- You will receive support and training to fully qualify as a Tower Refurbisher within our Transmission Lines team. This two-year program will provide you on-the job training and support to fully qualify as a Tower Refurbisher by working alongside experienced Tower Refurbisher across various teams. You’ll be learning how to sandblast and hand paint transmission pylons, learn how to run compressors and Sandblast units along with supporting with any labouring tasks. This is a great opportunity for you to earn while gaining a recognised trade qualification.**What’s in it for you?**
Not only will you be gaining a recognised trade qualification, but you’ll also be earning from the first day you join us.
- Benefits include:
- Full support and training to obtain your TL1 and TL2 and to become a fully qualified Tower Refurbisher
- An interesting role where no two days are the same
- Competitive remuneration, an in-house wellbeing programme and initiatives including group discounted medical insurance
- Opportunity to work with a company who puts their people at the heart of the organisation and is committed to safety
**About you**
- You will need to demonstrate the following:
- Physical fitness as the job involves climbing and manual labour work
- Comfortable or semi-comfortable with working at heights (full training provided to build confidence)
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- Preferably living between Levin to Paraparaumu as there’s a fair bit of travel involved
- A great attitude and a willingness to be part of a team
- A current NZ Class 1 Full driver’s licence essential and NCEA Level 1 is preferable
**Get in touch**
If you’re looking to power your career in the electrical space and have a great can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you. Head over to our careers website.
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