Trade Assistant Engineering

Tradestaff New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading staffing company as a Trade Assistant in the engineering and maintenance department. This full-time role in Wellington requires reliability and attention to detail, offering competitive pay, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay with competitive rates

Supportive team environment

All PPE provided

Opportunities for upskilling and further training

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual worker.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Good under pressure and prioritisations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Job description

Trade Assistant – Engineering/Maintenance Department
Location: Wellington | Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Tradestaff Wellington is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Trade Assistant to join our client’s engineering and maintenance team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong initiative, a good work ethic, and the ability to work independently once trained.
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs
• Keeping tools and the workshop clean, organised, and secure
• Recording parts in inventory and supporting engineering projects
• Maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards to avoid product contamination
• Communicating with supervisors and team members to support daily operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone reliable and punctual – the “on time every day” kind
• Able to work unsupervised with a high attention to detail
• Good under pressure and able to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication and time management skills
• A tidy, safety-conscious worker with a proactive mindset

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Supportive team environment
• All PPE provided
• Opportunities for upskilling and further training

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in this exciting opportunity, apply now! Send your CV [e-mail] call us at
04 472 7898for more info.
Let’s build something great together! ️