Description
Summary:
Join a proudly New Zealand-owned company as a reliable Trade Assistant, supporting manufacturing of electric fencing components and gates within a tight-knit team.
Highlights:
1. Support manufacturing of electric fencing components and gates
2. Work with a supportive team and strong family culture
3. Be part of a NZ-owned and operated company
Are you looking to skip the traffic and join a proudly New Zealand‑owned company? We're looking for a reliable Trade Assistant to support the manufacturing of electric fencing components, gates, and related products in Pukekohe. This is a great opportunity to join a tight‑knit team for approximately up to two months, working Monday to Friday with early starts and early finishes.
Gate Manufacturing Assistant - assisting in the manufacturing of gates and components, including the fettling process (cleaning, grinding, and smoothing welded metal to ensure a high‑quality finish).
**What You'll Be Doing**
* Assembling electric fencing reels, wire strainers, and gate components
* Packing and preparing outgoing boxes and products
* Supporting gate manufacturing, including fettling using hand tools
* Lifting gates and fencing products throughout the day (up to 25kg)
* Placing fences onto hooks and shelving
* Laying chain‑link mesh onto frames
* General workshop and warehouse cleaning as needed
* Working within a team to meet production targets
**What You Need**
* Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg consistently
* Reliable transport and a restricted or full NZ driver's licence
* Previous experience in labouring or manufacturing
* Long‑term availability for the full three‑month duration
* Ability to follow Health & Safety instructions and work well in a team
**What's in It for You**
* Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm - beat the traffic home
* Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + annual leave accrual + ACC cover
* All PPE provided at no cost and replaced as required
* Work with a supportive team and strong family culture
* Be part of a NZ‑owned and operated company
* Health & Safety focused environment to ensure your wellbeing
If this sounds like you, apply online today - don't wait, as this advertisement may only run for a couple of days.
*Compliance*
* Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
* As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
* Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.