Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic
Upper Hutt - New Zealand
Job Summary
Ready to ditch the desk and build a career that takes you to some of the most beautiful and impressive locations in New Zealand
Were looking for a Trainee Transmission Lines Mechanic who wants an exciting physical handson role with huge longterm potential.
If you love working outdoors want to climb travel get fit on the job and help build critical infrastructure this is your chance to get into a highdemand industry with loads of future growth.
Why Youll Love This Role
- Work at heights and climb towers with some of the best in the business
- Travel across the country (especially in summer!)
- Experience working in locations with incredible views
- Develop specialist skills you cant learn anywhere else
- Full onthejob training no pretrade required!
- Strong career pathway to becoming a qualified Transmission Lines Mechanic
This is not an electrician role were after people who thrive in the outdoors enjoy physical work and want a hands-on job that keeps them moving.
What the Job Involves
- Climbing structures and working at heights
- Building maintaining and repairing transmission lines
- Working outdoors in all weather
- Staying away from home regularly as part of the crew
- Taking on physical technical and team-based work in remote environments
- Learning specialist tools safety systems and industry techniques
- Every week will look different new sites new views new challenges.
What Were Looking For
You dont need previous line experience just the right attitude. People often come from backgrounds like:
- Construction
- Building
- Scaffolding
- Working at heights
- General labour or outdoor industries
And youll also need:
- Genuine interest in transmission line work (bonus if youve looked into it!)
- High level of physical fitness
- Comfortable with heights and climbing
- Willing to work away from home frequently
- Strong safety mindset
- Reliable and ready to learn
- Restricted licence is fine ideally close to getting your full
What You Get
- Full training provided
- Supportive team and experienced mentors
- Travel and adventure built into your job
- Clear development pathway and long-term career security
- Competitive starting rate progression as you grow
- A career thats anything but boring
Ready for a role thats outdoors physical and genuinely exciting
Apply now and tell us why transmission line work interests you we want people who are ready to jump in learn fast and grow with us.
Only NZ residents and citizens will be considered for this opportunity.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds including Māori and Pasifika people LGBTTQIA Women Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 166277
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
About Company
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