Engineer Trade Assistant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Levin; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchpine is seeking a reliable Engineering Trade Assistant to join our maintenance and operations team in a busy sawmill environment. This hands-on role involves assisting tradespeople, using hand and power tools, and supporting general workshop tasks.

You will work safely around machinery, follow health and safety procedures, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams. No prior experience required, though experience in maintenance or manufacturing is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a practical hands-on approach.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions around machinery.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.
• Experience in maintenance, engineering, mechanical work, manufacturing, forestry or sawmill operations is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with maintenance, repairs and installation work.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
• Support general workshop and site maintenance tasks.
• Help identify and report equipment issues or hazards.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work cooperatively with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Reliable

Hands-on

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, practical and motivated Engineering Trade Assistant to support our maintenance and operations team at Mitchpine. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working with tools, machinery and people in a busy sawmill environment.

We are a family owned and operated business with a proud history of supplying high-quality treated timber products since 1975. Our team is tight‑knit, practical and customer focused, and we are looking for someone who will bring a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

About the role

As an Engineering Trade Assistant, you will work alongside qualified tradespeople and production staff to help keep our plant, equipment and site operating safely and efficiently. The work will be varied and will include general maintenance support, workshop tasks, assisting with repairs, cleaning and preparation work, and helping with day‑to‑day operational needs.

Key responsibilities

Assist tradespeople with maintenance, repairs and installation work.

Use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.

Support general workshop and site maintenance tasks.

Help identify and report equipment issues or hazards.

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area.

Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Work cooperatively with production and maintenance teams.

About you

You are reliable, punctual and willing to learn.

You have a practical, hands‑on approach and enjoy physical work.

You can follow instructions and work safely around machinery.

You have good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Previous experience in maintenance, engineering, mechanical work, manufacturing, forestry or sawmill operations would be an advantage, but is not essential.

About us

We are a family owned and operated business with a proud history of supplying high-quality treated timber products since 1975. Our team is tight‑knit, practical and customer focused.