Description
Summary:
This role supports complex marine and engineering projects, involving varied physical work in a team environment on ship and shore-based maintenance and repair tasks.
Highlights:
1. Hands-on role supporting complex marine and engineering projects
2. Varied physical work in a team environment
3. Opportunity to work in a high-profile marine facility
Hands-on role supporting complex marine and engineering projects!
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
**Essentials:**
* 5+ years' experience in an industrial, marine, or engineering setting
* Full NZ Driver's License (Class 1 minimum)
* Physically fit and safety-conscious
* Confined Space Entry
* Fire Extinguisher training
* Able to follow instructions and work in a team
**Nice to Have:**
* Gas Testing certification
* EWP licence
* Forklift licence
* Hiab ticket
* Working from heights certification
* Welding experience
* First Aid
**What's in it for you?**
* 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 and overtime after 40 hours