Mechnical Trade Assistant

About the role:

Our client requires a practical, reliable and process-driven person for a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry role. This is a temporary role and is expected to run until 18/12/2026.

You may be a student with some hands on experience looking to get a foot in the door in the engineering industry or a current labourer or trade assistant looking to extend your experience in engineering.

The main duties include

Assisting tradesmen with tools and equipment

Using basic hand tools on maintenance and repair tasks

Assisting Mechanical Fitters with their work

General upkeep of Workshop and site

Ensuring a safe working environment and mitigating risks

About the Company:

Our client is a stable, essential service business that is the major provider of engineering services to the marine industry in NZ, operating at NZ’s largest dry dock. They undertake major projects for the refurbishment of Naval vessels and offer a range of short and long term project based contracts.

Skills + Experience:

For this role, you will

Be prepared to undertake necessary training and happy to work in confined spaces and at heights

Experience in a workshop or engineering environment

Capable of operating power tools such as grinders and workshop machinery.

Be diligent and reliable, with excellent communication skills

A current driver’s license

Clean criminal history

Supply 2 verbal references

Pay + Benefits:

Excellent hourly rate + overtime available

You'll receive Confined Space Training (tickets will be valid for 3 years)

* PPE is provided (excluding safety boots, which you will supply)

About Tech Trade:Tech Trade is a specialist engineering and trade recruitment company, offering short & long term contract work as well as permanent jobs for skilled candidates. We have a diverse client base that spans a range of industries and have work available on an on-going basis.

How to Apply:Click on Apply Now to start your registration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: To apply for this position, you must be residing in New Zealand and be a permanent resident or have a relevant working visa.

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