Trade Assistant

Ventia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure services company in Auckland is seeking a Trades Assistant to maintain and create beautiful parks and greenspaces. Responsibilities include seasonal gardening tasks and operating equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in horticulture, a passion for outdoor work, and a class one driver's license. The role offers competitive pay and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Ongoing Training and Support

Free Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening or horticulture.
• Passion for working outdoors and delivering quality workmanship.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seasonal tasks such as annual bed rotations.
• Conduct general garden maintenance including planting and pruning.
• Remove pest plants and operate small plant equipment.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Health and safety conscious

Education

Class one driver's license

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking Trades Assistants to join our team of skilled, talented and passionate horticulturalists, and landscapers. You will be responsible for maintaining and creating some of the most beautiful parks and greenspaces across Auckland. With a great team culture, career development opportunities,, what’s not to like.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Delivering seasonal tasks such as annual bed rotations
• General Garden Maintenance including planting pruning, fertilizing, mulching and watering
• Removal of pest plants
• Using an array of small plant equipment including weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers etc
  
  

About You

• Experience in gardening/horticulture
• Have a passion for working outdoors and love to see the fruits of your labour
• Are committed to providing the absolute best quality workmanship for our Customers
• Have a class one drivers license
• We won’t budge on safety therefore we need someone who is health and safety conscious
• Willing to embrace change and new possibilities
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Ongoing Training and Support
• Multiple Career Paths
• A down to earth working environment
• Free Health Insurance- Southern Cross- Health Essentials Plan
  
  

About Us

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities



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