Glove and Barrier Line Mechanic Team Leader

Glove and Barrier Line Mechanic Team Leader

Applications close 23 / 11 / 2025 Reference REQ1761 Employment type Permanent Location 50 Mihaere Drive, Palmerston North 4414 NZL

Are you ready to take the next step in your Line Mechaniccareer while still staying close to the tools? Northpower is looking for aconfident and capable Glove & Barrier Team Leader who’s passionate aboutleading high performance crews, working live on the network, and keepingcommunities connected safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing :

As a Glove & Barrier Team Leader, you’ll take charge of day to day field operations, ensuring overhead line construction and maintenance is delivered to the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll lead from the front planning jobs, supporting live line work, operating equipment up to 33kV. From pole replacements to conductor installs, from live line glove and barrier work to safety audits and inspections your technical leadership will set the tone for every job. You’ll make sure your crew has the tools, support, and clear direction they need to succeed, while keeping customer needs and network standards front and centre.

You’re a seasoned Line Mechanic with a strong background in glove and barrier live line work. You know the job inside out and more importantly; you know how to get the best out of others in the field. You’resomeone who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly, and isn’t afraid tostep in when something needs doing.

You’ll bring :

• Proven experience working on overhead distribution networks.
• Strong planning and problem solving skills.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to lead others.
• A practical, calm, and safety-first approach to every job.
• A knack for getting paperwork done properly, the first time.
• You may be part of the after hours team roster to respond to fault works.

About us :

Northpower is one of the largest multi utility contractors in New Zealand,servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibreand commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation,providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunicationdesign, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 employeesworking together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights goingfor our customers.

Apply Now :

Don’t miss out – apply now at our career’s website using #REQ1761. Suitable applicants will be interviewed while the advertisement is open. To be considered you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. We cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.

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