Trainee Signmaker

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top-up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a Sign Maker to join our team. This hands-on role offers training and the chance to manufacture a wide range of signs and graphics to a high standard, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

You don't need prior sign making experience; we value reliability, a can‑do attitude, and great attention to detail. If you're keen to learn and contribute safely within a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and adapt to sign-making processes.
• Practical aptitude for hands-on work with good attention to detail.
• Reliable with strong time management and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Help manufacture signs and graphics to a high standard with training provided.
• Assist sign project work from order to completion.
• Support stock take, stock control, dispatch, packing, and inwards goods.
• Work safely and follow processes to maintain quality.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety focus

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Sign Maker to join the team and help manufacture a wide range of signs and graphics to a high standard, in a timely and cost-effective way, with minimal errors. This is a hands‑on role that could suit someone starting out, changing careers, or bringing practical, transferable skills from another industry. You do not need to be an experienced sign maker to apply. If you’re reliable, keen to learn, take pride in doing a job properly, and enjoy working with your hands, we’d like to hear from you. You’ll be part of a team that is friendly and forward moving, where safety matters, standards are high, and good ideas are always welcome. We’ll give you training, support, and the chance to build your skills while doing good work with good people.

Key responsibilities

Help manufacture signs and graphics to a high standard, with support and training provided. Assist with sign project work and learn how jobs move from order through to completion. Support stock take, stock control, dispatch, packing, and inwards goods. Work safely, follow processes, and help keep quality standards high. Contribute positively to the team and back others when needed.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

Looking for someone with

A willingness to learn and a positive, can‑do attitude. Good attention to detail and pride in producing neat, accurate work. Practical ability and comfort with hands‑on work. Reliability, good time management, and the ability to stay organised when priorities shift. Good communication skills, a team‑focused approach, and a strong commitment to safety and doing the right thing. Previous sign making experience is advantageous but not essential.

Good work, good benefits

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures. Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan.

We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two‑way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.