Conveyance Solutions Technician / Splicer | Christchurch

Motion; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Free flu shots

Tools of the trade

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Motion is seeking a hands‑on Conveyor Technician/Splicer in New Zealand. The role covers commissioning, installation, and servicing of conveyor belts across diverse industries, with opportunities to work across the Asia Pacific region as needed.

You will join a team focused on quality, safety, and reliability, with after-hours availability and travel as part of the job. Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow procedures, excellent communication, and a valid

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude and clear verbal communication.
• Team player, reliable and willing to travel outside the standard territory.
• Availability for after-hours shifts, call-outs, and overtime.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to follow procedures, systems and solve problems independently.
• Physical fitness to meet role requirements.
• Strong awareness and adherence to safety and wellbeing practices.

Responsibilities

• Production of conveyor belts and general fabrication.
• Installation of conveyor belts (lightweight and heavyweight).
• Joining belts by hot vulcanizing, cold bonding, and fastener methods.
• Rubber lining and fabrication of rubber components.
• Repair and service of conveyor belts; assist on-site work as required.
• Quality control of manufactured products.
• Accurately measuring and cutting a variety of conveyor belts and hoses.
• Checking inwards goods and dispatching as required.
• Regular use of equipment and machinery (e.g. Vulcanizing Press Machine, High Frequency Welding Machine, Teflon Belt Machine).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Team player

Willing to travel

After‑hours availability

Driver’s license

Customer service

Procedures adherence

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Tools

Vulcanizing Press Machine

High Frequency Welding Machine

Teflon Belt Machine

Job description

Conveyor Technician / Splicer

Hands‑on conveyor technician / splicer role, ideal for curious and mechanically minded people. You’ll work across a wide range of industries in New Zealand – from food manufacturing and horticulture to timber, civil works and construction – performing light‑weight conveyor operations as well as installation, repair, and service of conveyor belts.

Compensation

Hourly rate with incentives, overtime after 40 hours, on‑call allowance, and monthly bonuses for KPI achievement. Annual pay reviews and additional benefits such as discounts and free flu shots.

Responsibilities

• Production of conveyor belts and general fabrication
• Installation of conveyor belts (lightweight and heavyweight applications)
• Joining belts by hot vulcanizing, cold bonding, and fastener methods
• Rubber lining and fabrication of rubber components
• Repair and service of conveyor belts; assist on‑site work as required
• Quality control of manufactured products
• Accurately measuring and cutting a variety of conveyor belts and hoses
• Checking inwards goods and dispatching as required
• Regular use of equipment and machinery (e.g. Vulcanizing Press Machine, High Frequency Welding Machine, Teflon Belt Machine, etc.)

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude and clear verbal communication
• Team player, reliable and willing to travel outside the standard territory
• Availability for after‑hours shifts, call‑outs, and overtime
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to follow procedures, systems and solve problems independently
• Physical fitness to meet role requirements
• Strong awareness and adherence to safety and wellbeing practices

Benefits & Development

• Attractive pay package and tools of the trade
• Opportunity to join a progressive global company with growth across the Asia Pacific region
• Ongoing training and career development programs
• Inclusive culture embracing diversity and equity
• Employee assistance program with counselling services

Equal Opportunity Statement

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.