Trade Assistant
- Auckland
- $28.00-30.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
We're looking for reliable and experienced Trade Assistants for a full-time temporary role with a respected engineering services provider in Devonport. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, varied work in a team environment.The Role:
You'll support trades teams on ship and shore-based maintenance and repair tasks. Your day could involve surface prep, coatings application, confined space monitoring, general labouring, and equipment handling.Key Responsibilities:
- Hot Work, Confined Space, and Working at Height Sentry duties
- Surface prep (grinding, sanding, chipping, blasting)
- Painting/coatings application
- Assisting with basic welding and fabrication tasks
- Using hand and power tools
- Operating plant and equipment (if trained/licensed)
- General cleaning and site support tasks
- 5+ years' experience in an industrial, marine, or engineering setting
- Full NZ Driver's License (Class 1 minimum)
- Physically fit and safety-conscious
- Able to follow instructions and work in a team
- Confined Space Entry
- Gas Testing certification
- EWP licence
- Forklift licence
- Hiab ticket
- Working from heights certification
- Welding experience
- Fire Watch experience
- First Aid
- Great opportunity to work in a high-profile marine facility
- Supportive team with full PPE provided
- ACC, Annual leave, Kiwisaver
- Weekly pay + competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for further assignments for the right candidate