As an Electrical Fitter, you will join our Substation Services team to provide network repairs, maintenance and construction services for WEL’s network. The successful candidate will also support the reliability of network assets by providing asset inspection services to primarily substations, ringmains and transformers.
At WEL, we know great people need great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after you and your whānau, support work-life balance, and recognise the value you bring.
WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.
With around 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We’re excited to be innovating and upgrading our ever-growing network and future-proofing our region as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility; continuing to play an essential role in the Waikato region's economic and social development.
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We actively value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We’d love to see a little of the real you in your application, so if this opportunity sounds like the right fit, we encourage you to apply. Check out the full position description for more details.
As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test, participate in our annual health assessment programme and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
With over 100,000 residential households and businesses connecting to our electricity services, we’re playing an essential role in the economic and social development of our communities.
Key to this growth are strong partnerships and innovation which see us explore new ways of providing critical infrastructure and services to ensure our customers receive affordable, reliable, fairly priced and environmentally sustainable energy. Some more about us:
- WEL Networks and its WEL Group subsidiaries, build, own and operate nearly $800M worth of electricity network infrastructure.
- The WEL Group is 100% owned by the community through our sole shareholder the WEL Energy Trust.
- Over 350 people with a range of skills work across the Group to deliver electricity services to our communities.
- Over the next decade, we’re planning to spend around $250M on network development projects to support the current and projected growth within our network.
- WEL Networks maintains over 7,000 kilometres of lines - around 48% are overhead and 52% are underground.
- Around 70,000 homes and businesses in our area currently have one of our smart meters installed which gives us valuable insights into power consumption patterns and low voltage activity.
