Trade Assistant - Christchurch

Job ID 22982923
Canterbury, Christchurch
Full-time
Listed on 28 Nov 2025

About this job

This role is an ideal starting point for a career in the maintenance or heavy plant industry. We are looking for someone with a passion for mechanics who enjoys hands-on work with tools.

Your responsibilities:

-Conducting planned maintenance to prevent breakdowns and maximise equipment uptime. -Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all maintenance tasks -Assisting the production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations -Ensuring all work complies with our site safety, environment, and quality standards

Job Requirements

What will you bring to the team:

- You will need to pass a pre employment drug test & MOJ check -Previous experience in a similar role (laborer, production operator, etc.), working closely with operations/maintenance -High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety and quality -Effective communication skills for both independent and team-based work -Basic understanding of the engineering processes

What makes you stand out: -Holding a Forklift ticket and/or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) certification is a big plus. We can assist with this -Hands-on experience with heavy machinery -A good grasp of how engineering processes work -While it is not essential, a pre-trade qualification would be highly regarded

You will need to provide your CV and cover letter for this role

Days of work
To be discussed (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBA
Job Category
Other Miscellaneous Labourers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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