Steel Fixer - Fixed Term

Franklin Smith Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Steel Fixers in Southland, Invercargill City. Candidates will work on reinforcing concrete structures and must have at least three years of experience. The role offers a minimum of 30 hours per week with an hourly rate of $27.50 - $35.00. Applicants should have a valid driver license, references, and pass necessary checks. Relocation for projects may be required, with covered expenses.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Two contactable references required.
• Valid driver license needed.
• Ability to pass a police check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Position and secure steel bars and mesh in concrete forms.
• Erect lifting tackles and install cables.
• Fit and bolt tubes and support braces.
• Lift and position sections of scaffolding.

Skills

Experience with steel bars and mesh

Ability to lift and secure scaffolding

Measuring and cutting welded wire mesh

Effective communication skills

Job description

We are looking for multiple experienced Steel Fixers who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be positioning and securing steel bars and steel mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience.

About us: Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specializing in Trades and Construction. We have offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you: The ideal candidate must be able to:

• erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
• attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
• fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
• lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
• measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
• fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
• setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
• erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Two contactable references
• A valid driver license
• Able to pass a police check and drug test

About the role:

• Minimum 30 hours per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00
• 6-months fixed term from Oct/Nov 2026 - Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends
• As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for different projects, including Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Waikato, Wellington, and West Coast
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation

Kindly upload your resume and cover letter on this webpage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.