Streetlight Electrician

Horizon Services is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company.  Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group. 

We are looking for a skilled Streetlight Electrician to join our team in Gisborne. You'll manage streetlight contracts, handling installations, repairs, and maintenance of overhead and underground components while ensuring all work is safe, timely, and meets regulatory standards. This hands-on role involves interpreting technical drawings, preparing quotes, conducting streetlight patrols, maintaining electrical systems, mentoring apprentices and trainees, collaborating with clients and contractors, responding to after-hours callouts, and building strong long-term relationships with clients.

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, and repair streetlights (overhead and underground)
• Conduct patrols and troubleshoot faults
• Support contract delivery and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget
• Operate electrical systems, machinery, instrumentation, and control components

What We're Looking For

• Current EWRB Practising Licence and registration
  
• Manual NZ Driver Licence (Class 2 preferred)
• Working at Heights experience preferred
• HIAB crane and bucket truck operating experience preferred
• Experience working in electrical network/distribution enviornment desired
  
• Commercial/industrial installation experience and RAMM knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of industry rules, Health & Safety at Work Act 2015,AS/NZS3000 and Electrical Regulations
  
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, safety focus, and a team-oriented attitude
  
• Experience in traffic management is a bonus
  

What's in it for you?

• Career development: working with a talented team, access to training resources
• Wellness benefits including health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life and critical illness insurance
• Paid day off for your birthday and access to a range of corporate discounts
• A stable, well-respected company making a real difference in the industry

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also lives our SWITCH Values:

• Sustainability — Investing in our future.
• Winning — Make it happen.
• Innovation — Make it better.
• Trust — Be honest.
• Customer Focus — Find them, keep them.
• Health & Safety — Act safe. Work safe. Live safe.

If you're ready to make an impact, apply now and help us shape the future. ​​