EOI – Owner/Operator

About Downer Telecommunications:

Downer is a significant player in the telecommunications industry within New Zealand. From cities to rural communities, from the Chatham Islands to Antarctica, our experts are delivering mobile and broadband coverage to keep communities connected. We are growing our business through delivering consistent service, excellence and by developing inspirational leadership with our people and customers.

About the work:

Downer holds the contract for installing, maintaining, and upgrading Sky TV consumer services. The operating model is a hybrid approach utilising both internal and Owner Operator technicians to carry out the work. This is your opportunity to get involved and become an Owner Operator with Downer. Our key areas are Northland, Taranaki & West Coast.

As an Owner Operator, you will own a New Zealand company, receive work assignments from our internal dispatch team, and be responsible for managing all installations and service calls related to the Sky TV contract.

To undertake on behalf of Downer New Zealand:

• installation of set top boxes, satellite dishes, cabling and related equipment at the homes and premises of customers;

• repair and maintenance; and

• collection of surplus equipment and cabling from the premises of commercial customers,

• ensure a positive relationship with our customers

What we are looking for:

• Minimum two to three years technical skills, experience working ideally with Sky products; such as dish and decoder installations with subsequent cabling

• Experience in installing and servicing Sky products

• Your company will be required to hold Public Liability and Commercial Motor Vehicle insurances, as determined by Downer

• Your own vehicle with a current rego & WOF, as well as a full unrestricted New Zealand driver licence is essential

• Excellent verbal communication, ability to relate to people at all levels and ensure positive relationships with customers are created and upheld

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service abilities

• Strong ownership and commitment

• Lateral, strategic thinking and problem solving

What can Downer New Zealand offer me?

The opportunity to operate your own business with the backing of a large company, including innovative systems, extensive resources, and support from broader teams.

Potential for a wider range of work and increased variety thanks to the company's extensive network.

How to express your interest:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, submit your details as per below to [email protected] for further information!

• Name
• Company Name
• Phone
• Email Address
• Location
• Previous telecommunication industry experience or Sky installation experience
• Current qualifications held - NZQA Unit Standards 15757 & 23229 plus first aid minimum requirements