Trades Assistants (Two Positions) - Christchurch

Citycare Water; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted health insurance

Mental health support

Health checks

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance programme

Women in Water network

BOOST discounts

Making Waves rewards

Bereavement leave

Sick leave

Mentorship and training

Zusammenfassung

Citycare Water is seeking two Trade Assistants to join the Pumps & Storage Team in Christchurch, with roles in the Vacuum and Mechanical Teams. You’ll work outdoors, maintaining and repairing pumps, pipes and pump stations while supporting planned and reactive works across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, safety-conscious, and capable of independent work or as part of a team. A Class 1 licence is required; additional certifications such as STMS or First Aid are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a trade, maintenance, civil construction, water, wastewater, or similar hands-on environment.
• Some welding experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a safety focus.
• Strong health and safety awareness and practices.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A full Class 1 driver’s licence.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and repair vacuum pumps, mechanical assets, pipework and pump station infrastructure.
• Support both planned and reactive works across multiple sites.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient outdoor work environment and teamwork.

Kenntnisse

Trade experience

Welding experience

Independent & team work

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Full Class 1 driver’s licence

Jobbeschreibung

About the job:

We have an exciting opportunity for two Trade Assistants to join our Pumps & Storage Team in Christchurch, with one position available in our Vacuum Team and one in our Mechanical Team.

If you're practical, hands-on, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your career. You'll play an important role in maintaining and repairing critical water and wastewater infrastructure that helps keep our communities running.

Working across a variety of sites, no two days will be the same. You'll be involved in the maintenance and repair of vacuum pumps, mechanical assets, pipework, and pump station infrastructure, while supporting both planned and reactive works. This role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop your skills within the water industry.

What you'll bring

We're looking for motivated team players who take pride in their work and have a strong focus on safety.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in a trade, maintenance, civil construction, water, wastewater, or similar hands-on environment
• Some welding experience
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• A full Class 1 driver's licence

It would be a bonus if you also have:

• Traffic Management qualifications (STMS or similar)
• First Aid certification
• Site Safe certification, or a willingness to obtain this
• Experience working on water and wastewater infrastructure

This is a great opportunity to join a team that delivers essential services to the Christchurch community while building a rewarding career in the water industry.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves - Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeedand progress in their careers.