Gas Tech Trainee

October 18, 2024

Downer Group

Lower Hutt

OTHER

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer Network Services work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy, and build a better Aotearoa. There are 600 of us in the NZ Network Services team and we are committed to being kaitiaki – guardians of New Zealand’s future

Working out of our Lower Hutt Depot, you’ll work alongside our experienced Gas Technicians, and learn a sought-after trade and valuable skills to become a qualified Gas Technician yourself. Learn how to provide gas distribution services by getting hands on experience installing gas pipes and metering sets, completing gas connections to houses and assisting with gas leak repairs and gain a national certificate in gas distribution networks in the process.
You’ll get out and about in the region and be working on different sites every day doing hands on physical work, operating heavy machinery, and working outside in all weather conditions.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Describing yourself as someone who likes to be outside, in sun or snow, happy to get your hands dirty with a mechanical aptitude you’ll get to learn from the best. You’ll be able to demonstrate an ability to follow instructions, complete job paperwork and hold Health and Safety in high regard.
In addition, you’ll be a great team contributor with strong interpersonal skills who is keen to learn from your experienced workmates as well as in a formal training course. Your previous work experience will likely include working with machinery and physical work where you’ve had the opportunity to show initiative and self-manage.
You will need to also have:

Current Class 1 full drivers’ licence (restricted minimum) for manual vehicles and HT licence ideal
A Gas background or interest, i.e. completion of a pre-trades course would be an advantage, but not required.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our website: https://www.downergroup.com/people-and-careers

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.