Trade Assistant

AWF Group; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE provided

Weekly pay

ACC, Annual Leave and KiwiSaver

Full PPE provided

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile\nm

Job summary

AWF Group is seeking reliable Trade Assistants for a full-time temporary role in Devonport to support complex marine and engineering projects. You will work alongside skilled tradespeople on ship and shore-based maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and overhaul activities in a practical, hands-on environment.

The role offers full-time hours, weekly pay, and a competitive hourly rate, with PPE provided and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an industrial, marine or engineering environment.
• Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1 minimum)
• Physically fit with a strong commitment to health and safety
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Fire Ext extinguisher training
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

Responsibilities

• Support ship and shore-based maintenance, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment projects.
• Assist with welding and fabrication activities
• Operate hand tools, power tools and equipment
• Surface preparation including grinding, sanding, chipping and blasting
• Work with skilled tradespeople in a team environment
• General site support, housekeeping and labouring duties

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

Confined Space Entry certification

Fire Extinguisher training

Job description

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Hands-on role supporting complex marine and engineering projects

We are seeking reliable and experienced Trade Assistants for a full-time temporary opportunity with a leading engineering services provider based in Devonport. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, varied work and thrives in a team-focused environment.

About the Role

Working alongside skilled tradespeople, you will support ship and shore-based maintenance, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment projects. This is a practical, hands-on role offering exposure to a variety of marine engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Hot Work, Confined Space, and Working at Height Sentry duties
• Surface preparation including grinding, sanding, chipping and blasting
• Painting and coatings application
• Assisting with welding and fabrication activities
• Operating hand tools, power tools and equipment
• General site support, housekeeping and labouring duties

What You'll Need

• 3+ years' experience in an industrial, marine or engineering environment
• Full NZ Driver Licence (Class 1 minimum)
• Physically fit with a strong commitment to health and safety
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Fire Extinguisher training
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team

Desirable Skills ( not required, but advantageous)

• Gas Testing certification
• EWP licence
• HIAB ticket
• Working at Heights certification
• Welding experience
• First Aid certificate

What's In It For You?

• Full-time hours with ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly rate
• ACC, Annual Leave and KiwiSaver
• Full PPE provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile marine projects within a leading facility