Summary: Join a New Zealand-owned company as a Trade Assistant, supporting the manufacturing and assembly of electric fencing components and gates within a supportive team environment. Highlights: 1. Work with a supportive team and strong family culture 2. Be part of a NZ-owned and operated company 3. Health & Safety focused environment Are you looking to skip the traffic and join a proudly New Zealand‑owned company? We're looking for reliable Trade Assistants 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 three months, working Monday to Friday with early starts and early finishes. **Roles Available** We are currently recruiting for two roles within the same site: * **Assembly Assistant** - assisting with assembling electric fencing reels, insulated wire strainers, gate componentry, and packing outgoing products. * **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 few 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.