Team Leader Electrical Distribution Line Mechanic

Distribution Line Mechanic Team Leader

💰 $39.00 – $42.00 per hour depending on experience and capability + Overtime Rates
📍 Canterbury Based – Christchurch, Waimakariri, Hurunui & Ashburton
⏰ Full-Time Permanent | Minimum 40 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
👷 Hands-On Team Leader Role | Apprentice Development | Career Progression

Power Jointing (2018) Limited is looking for an experienced Distribution Line Mechanic Team Leader to join our growing electrical team delivering distribution projects throughout Canterbury.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced Line Mechanic who enjoys working in the field but is ready to take greater responsibility for leading a crew, developing apprentices, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll still be on the tools but you’ll also play an important role in setting the standard for the team around safety, workmanship, productivity and professionalism.

What's on Offer?

• $39.00 – $42.00 per hour depending on experience, competency and leadership capability
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Double time for emergency fault response work
• Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Company phone provided
• Company vehicle provided
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and technical capability
• Diverse electrical distribution and infrastructure work across Canterbury
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Regular team events and social gatherings

What You'll Be Doing

This remains a hands-on Line Mechanic position, with additional responsibility for leading and developing your crew.

Your duties will include:

• Leading and coordinating Line Mechanic crews onsite
• Working alongside your team and remaining actively involved in field work
• Training, mentoring and supporting Line Mechanic apprentices
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required network standards
• Overhead line construction and maintenance
• Reinforcing the supply fuse network to residential properties
• Overhead-to-underground conversions
• LV underground construction works
• Network switching and testing
• Streetlight installation and maintenance
• Distribution box, kiosk and transformer installations
• Fault response and emergency restoration work
• Completing and overseeing required pre-starts, check sheets and job documentation
• Promoting strong health and safety practices within the crew
• Communicating job progress, site issues and resource requirements to Project Managers
• Leading by example and maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism

What You'll Need

We're looking for an experienced Line Mechanic who has the technical capability and attitude to lead others.

Ideally, you will have:

• New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Supply (Line Mechanic) Level 4, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Current NZ Electrical Registration (EWRB) and Practising Licence
• Strong practical experience in electrical distribution construction and maintenance
• Proven ability to lead, supervise or mentor field staff
• The ability and willingness to train and develop apprentices
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution safety procedures and industry requirements
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confidence coordinating crews and making practical onsite decisions
• Class 2 NZ Driver Licence – Class 4 preferred
• A strong work ethic and commitment to safety, quality and productivity
• The ability to lead from the front and work alongside your team

Overseas Applicants

Power Jointing (2018) Limited is an Accredited Employer and may consider suitably qualified overseas applicants with relevant Line Mechanic and leadership experience.

Overseas applicants must hold a recognised Line Mechanic qualification, have relevant distribution industry experience, and meet the requirements to obtain the appropriate New Zealand EWRB registration and practising licence.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate previous experience supervising, mentoring or developing other Line Mechanics or apprentices.

Why Join PJL?

At Power Jointing, we're a locally owned and operated electrical and civil contractor with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and getting the job done right.

We're looking for someone who wants to be more than just another number someone who can lead from the front, support their crew and help develop the next generation of Line Mechanics.

You'll work across a wide range of distribution projects throughout Canterbury, with the opportunity to build your leadership capability while continuing to do the practical work you enjoy.

If you're an experienced Line Mechanic looking for the next step in your career without stepping away from the tools, we'd like to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and join the growing PJL electrical team.