Structural Steel Riggers

JobSpace; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Jones Steel in New Zealand is seeking Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to work on various sites, with some projects requiring long out-of-town assignments. Safety and fitness are essential, and you’ll read drawings and follow directions on site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in steel erection, strong English, and the ability to operate site tools, cranes, and bolting tasks. No agency or overseas applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection.
• Be familiar with fixing and securing of structural steel elements according to drawings.
• Be able to read and interpret structural steel drawings for the purposes of steel erection on site.
• Be able to communicate well in English and take direction from others (in English).
• Ability to undertake and record daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues.
• A sound knowledge of mobile crane operations elevated work platforms and all relevant site tools and plant.
• A dogman / rigging licence is preferred, however, not essential.
• Ability to read and understand a plan and set out of jobs.
• Understanding of bolt tightening requirements.
• Current Heights ticket (desirable).
• A knowledge of fabrication and welding (advantageous).
• Be physically fit.
• A willingness to positively contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Be eager to learn.
• An ability to take direction.
• A very good understanding of written, spoken english.

Skills

Steel erection

Reading drawings

English communication

Equipment checks

Crane operation knowledge

Dogman/rigging licence

Plan/set out reading

Bolt tightening

Heights ticket

Physically fit

Team contribution

Tools

Mobile crane operations

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.

John Jones Steel is one of the largest and most advanced structural steel fabricating enterprises in New Zealand,with over 60 years experience. We operate throughout New Zealand, with a proven ability to successfully undertake structural steel projects of any magnitude

We our adding to our team and looking for Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to work on various sites erecting structural steel, please note some of these projects will require out of town work for long periods of time.

John Jones Steel encourages and supports a safe working environment, so it is essential that you are physically fit and can demonstrate a strong commitment towards health and safety and the environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection (or similar)
• Be familiar with fixing and securing of structural steel elements according to drawings
• Be able to read and interpret structural steel drawings for the purposes of steel erection on site
• Be able to communicate well in English and take direction from others (in English)
• Ability to undertake and record daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues
• A sound knowledge of mobile crane operations elevated work platforms and all relevant site tools and plant
• A dogman / rigging licence is preferred, however, not essential
• Ability to read and understand a plan and set out of jobs
• Understanding of bolt tightening requirements
• Current Heights ticket (desirable)
• A knowledge of fabrication and welding (advantageous)
• Be physically fit
• A willingness to positively contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment

You must have

• be eager to learn
• an ability to take direction
• a very good understanding of written, spoken english
• be strong/able and physically fit

No agency enquiries please, no overseas candidates or those requiring visa’s