Expressions of Interest - Apprenticeship

Longveld Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking individuals passionate about engineering to join their innovative team. This role offers hands-on experience while working towards a Level 4 NZ Certificate in Light Fabrication. You will support the trade team by conducting welding and polishing procedures, learning from experienced professionals, and ensuring a safe and tidy workshop environment. With a commitment to community and employee wellbeing, this company provides a four-day work week, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative team culture. If you're dedicated, reliable, and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Four-day work week

Career development opportunities

Wellness subsidy

Social club activities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about engineering and eager to learn new skills.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the trade team with welding and polishing procedures.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and cranes for material handling.

Skills

Welding

Polishing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

Level 4 NZ Certificate in Light Fabrication

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

About Us | Mo tātou

Longveld is a privately owned business with a much-admired team culture. We hold true to our values of courage, wholeheartedness, and appreciation and are proud winners of the People & Culture award and CEO of the Year award at the 2024 Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Renowned for our meticulous engineered metal solutions, our services in Aotearoa and abroad extend across a variety of industry sectors as diverse as transport, infrastructure, dairy and public art. Taking ideas from concept through prototype to fabrication and installation with precision and excellence has further enhanced our reputation.

At the heart of our operation is a rich team of culturally diverse innovators, creators and collaborators, working with customers to deliver exceptional designs, solutions and products. We are continually looking to the future in terms of technology and the rapidly changing shifts in workplace wellbeing to ensure we remain an employer of choice.

Having a positive impact on our community is woven into the spirit of our organisation, founded in 1992.

About the Role | Mō te tūnga

We are gauging expressions of interest for individuals who are keen to pursue a career in engineering and gain hands-on, practical industry experience while working towards a qualification a Level 4 NZ Certificate in Light Fabrication.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Provide support to the trade team including conducting welding and polishing procedures.
2. Learn from experienced team members and be guided under their instruction.
3. Complete all on-job and online assessments in a proactive and timely manner.
4. Keep workshops and the yard clean, tidy and hazard free, and ensure that rubbish bins are emptied on a regular basis.
5. Operate equipment such as forklifts and cranes to load and unload materials.

About You | Mō te tangata

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about all-things engineering, is eager to learn new skills, regularly demonstrates initiative, and is dedicated and reliable.

You enjoy learning new skills and can work both independently and as part of a professional and collaborative team.

You will have strong communication skills, have a good understanding of safety requirements in a workshop environment, and you are eligible to live and work in New Zealand.

Experience | Mō ngā pūkenga

1. Able to work productively, accurately and independently.
2. Able to learn new things quickly.
3. Has cross-functional skills.
4. Uses initiative for problem solving.
5. Ability to operate and maintain tools and machinery.

Benefits | Ngā Painga

1. A four-day work week. Our team works four, 10-hour days with three-day weekends to provide better work-life-balance.
2. Opportunities for career development and advancement.
3. A wellness subsidy and fun social club.
4. A collaborative, diverse and supportive team environment.

How to Apply | Mō te tuku tono

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your motivation to apply and outline your relevant skills and experience.

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact our recruitment team on [e-mail] or apply online at www.longveld.com/employment.