Suspended Ceiling Installer

Kā Te Rama Switched On Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully funded Southern Cross Health保险

Employee OCP support scheme

Variety of commercial projects

Job summary

Hush Interiors in Christchurch is seeking experienced suspended ceiling installers to join our team. We work on commercial fit-outs and large construction projects across Canterbury, offering exposure to diverse jobs from offices to healthcare environments.

Joining means working with a skilled crew on-site, reading plans, and delivering high-quality installations while prioritising safety and teamwork. Your craftsmanship, reliability, and initiative will help us grow with a practical approach to

Qualifications

• Solid experience installing suspended ceilings in commercial settings.
• Ability to confidently read plans and specifications.
• Positive attitude, reliability and teamwork on site.

Responsibilities

• Turn plans and drawings into high-quality installations.
• Install suspended ceiling systems to a high standard on solo or crew-led sites.
• Apply seismic requirements to ensure compliant installations.
• Maintain a safe, well-run site and look out for teammates.
• Check workmanship and take pride in the finished result.

Skills

Suspended ceilings installation

Plan reading

Team leadership/willingness to lead

Education

Trade training or qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are looking for experienced suspended ceiling installers to join our Christchurch team.

From commercial fitouts to large-scale construction projects, no two jobs are quite the same. Our work takes us across Christchurch and occasionally further afield around the South Island, giving you the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy working alongside a great crew, and know how to get the job done right, you will fit in well here.

Safety isn't a box-ticking exercise for us, it's part of how we work. We value people who look out for each other, bring a positive attitude to site, and take ownership of their work.

About Hush Interiors

Hush Interiors has been delivering suspended ceilings, partitions, and interior fit-outs across Canterbury since 2007. We work on a broad range of commercial projects, from offices and schools through to retail, industrial, and healthcare environments.

We are known for quality workmanship, reliability, and taking a practical approach to getting the job done right. As our workload continues to grow, we are looking for experienced installers to join the team.

What you will be doing:

• Turning plans and drawings into high-quality finished installations that are completed accurately
• Installing suspended ceiling systems to a high standard, whether working independently or leading a crew on site
• Understanding seismic requirements and applying them correctly to ensure compliant, quality installations
• Contributing to a safe, well-run site where everyone looks out for each other
• Maintaining high standards by checking completed work with a keen eye for detail and taking pride in the finished result

What you will bring:

• Solid experience installing suspended ceilings, ideally 5+ years in commercial construction
• A strong understanding of ceiling systems, industry best practice and delivering quality installations
• The ability to confidently read plans and specifications
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing great work
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to take initiative on site
• Relevant trade training or qualifications (preferred)
• Your own tools and reliable transport

What's in it for you?

You will be joining an experienced team that backs quality workmanship and looks out for one another on site. We offer

• Competitive pay and ongoing opportunities to grow your earnings
• Fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee OCP support scheme
• Variety of exciting commercial projects that keep work interesting
• A supportive, down to earth team that values quality workmanship
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career