Engineering Trade Assistant

OneStaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Trade qualifications availability

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Shift flexibility

Job summary

OneStaff is seeking motivated workers for hands-on workshop roles in Christchurch. You will perform assembly, fabrication and machining tasks, using hand and power tools while supporting tradespeople across multiple engineering environments.

Opportunities include short or long-term assignments with potential temp-to-permanent pathways. A strong team culture and chances to gain trade qualifications are available along with day, afternoon, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on workshop work with hand/power tools.
• Mechanical fitting and fabrication tasks.
• Machining and general engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on workshop tasks in assembly and fabrication.
• Assist tradespeople with setup, maintenance, and production line operations.
• Support machinery setup and general manufacturing activities.

Skills

Workshop hands-on

Mechanical fitting

Fabrication

Machining

Tools handling

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're working with several leading engineering and manufacturing companies across Christchurch who are looking for motivated people to join their teams in assembly, fabrication, fitting,machining, and workshop support.

• Short or long term work with potential temp-to-permanent opportunities
• Learn new skills and gain mechanical or fabrication experience
• Great team culture and supportive environments
• Potential to gain trade qualifications or endorsements once established
• Opportunities to progress into fitting, maintenance, or engineering technician roles

Job Specifics:

• Hands-on workshop work - assembly, use of hand/power tools, assisting tradespeople
• Mechanical fitting, fabrication, powder coating and general engineering tasks
• Assisting with machinery setup, maintenance, or production line operations
• Pay rates from $24-$30 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• Opportunities acrossengineering workshops, manufacturing plants, and fabrication companies in Christchurch
• Day, afternoon and night shift opportunities

Job Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Restricted or Full Class 1 licence preferred
• Must be available for full-time work
• Mechanically minded, reliable, and physically fit
• Trade experience or interest in engineering, mechanics, or manufacturing advantageous
• Must have valid NZ work rights (work visa, residency, or citizenship)

**We can't work with overseas applicants without a valid work visa due to the timeframes we are working with.