Coachbuilder/ Engineer

Egroup Us; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Breakfast provided

Growth opportunities

Exciting projects

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Wade Group in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our Build team working on fabrication, fit-out, and assembly of specialist vehicles. You will read technical drawings, assemble systems, and deliver high-quality builds with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a trade qualification or equivalent, experience in heavy vehicles or coachbuilding, and good problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Auto Electrical experience would be plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A team player with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Safety-conscious and committed to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Build and fit out premium transporters and specialist vehicles to exacting standards.
• Install vehicle systems, components, and custom features.
• Complete fabrication, assembly, and finishing work to engineering and compliance requirements.
• Work from technical drawings and specifications to deliver high-quality builds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues to ensure a premium finished product.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Skills

Trade qualification

Auto Electrical

Technical drawings

Teamwork

Job description

Join a team building world-class specialty vehicles!

About the job:

No two days are the same at Wade Group.

Working as part of our Build team, you'll be involved in the fabrication, fit-out, modification, and assembly of specialist vehicles. This role is ideal for someone with experience in coachbuilding, heavy vehicles, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or specialist transport equipment who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and enjoys varied, practical workshop work.

Work within a well-established New Zealand business known for quality craftsmanship and innovative vehicle builds.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and fit out premium transporters and specialist vehicles to exacting standards.
• Install vehicle systems, components, and custom features.
• Complete fabrication, assembly, and finishing work to engineering and compliance requirements.
• Work from technical drawings and specifications to deliver high-quality builds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues to ensure a premium finished product.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

You'll need:

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Auto Electrical experience would be plus
• Ability to read and interpret and technical drawings and plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A team player with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Safety-conscious and committed to quality workmanship.

Why Join Wade Group:

Wade Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of world‑class specialty vehicles. Through innovation, quality, and service, we deliver exceptional products tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

• Be part of a company that values innovation and craftsmanship.
• Access to our onsite gym and breakfast provide for our team.
• Work on exciting, purpose‑built vehicle projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration and training provided.

If you are a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and enjoys working on heavy vehicles and specialist transport equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Only applicants who have an existing legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Police vetting will be completed on successful applicants.