Structural Steel Riggers

JobSpace; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

John Jones Steel in New Zealand seeks experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to work on various sites erecting structural steel. Some projects may require out-of-town work for long periods. The company emphasizes a safe working environment and health and safety commitment.

You must be physically fit and able to follow directions. Requirements include minimum 3+ years in steel erection, ability to read drawings, English communication, and a willingness to contribute to a diverse

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection.
• Ability to read/interpret structural steel drawings for erection on site.
• Strong English communication and ability to take direction.
• Record daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues.
• Knowledge of mobile crane operations, elevated work platforms, and site tools.
• Dogman / rigging licence preferred.
• Ability to read and set out jobs from plans.
• Understanding bolt tightening requirements.
• Heights ticket current (desirable).
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding (advantageous).
• Must be physically fit and willing to contribute to a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steel on various sites.
• Read and interpret drawings for on-site erection.
• Maintain machinery/equipment and report any issues.
• Work in a safety-conscious environment and follow health and safety policies.

Skills

English communication

Read structural drawings

Site safety awareness

Physically fit

Read and interpret plans

Education

Dogman / rigging licence

Heights ticket

Fabrication and welding knowledge

Tools

Mobile crane operations

Elevated work platforms

Site tools and plant

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