Welder / Bin Maintainer

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Howick; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and upskilling

Team-oriented culture

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Welder/Bin Maintainer for our East Tamaki workshop. You will handle in-house preventative maintenance and repairs of bins and equipment, supporting smooth daily operations.

Join a busy yard team with 6am–3:30pm hours, 45 hours a week, and opportunities for overtime, training, and career development in a supportive, safety‑driven culture. Experience with MIG welding and fabrication is preferred; NZ driver's license required; you will work both with a team and

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding and fabrication.
• Used a range of engineering hand and power tools.
• AS/NZS 2980 welding qualification is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand tools including gas/plasma cutting, drills and grinders.
• Requisition or repair parts and consumables with Supervisor/Manager oversight.
• Possibly undertake general maintenance on WM fleet vehicles and compactors.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and keep workshop area and yard tidy.

Skills

MIG welding

fabrication

hand & power tools

Education

Welding to AS/NZS 2980 (advantage)

Tools

Engineering hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Let's take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We're more than waste management we're problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

Job Description

The role you'll play.

When you join our Workshop team you are joining a team that takes pride in what they do!

Based at our workshop in East Tamaki, the role is responsible for our in-house preventative maintenance and repairs of all types of bins and associated equipment.

Are you a hands-on, reliable team player who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a dedicated Welder/ Bin Maintainer to join our busy yard team and support the day-to-day operation of our waste management facility.

Key responsibilities.

• You will be setting up and operating hand tools, including but not limited to gas/ plasma cutting, drills and grinders, along with requisitioning or repairing parts and associated consumables.
• You will work closely with the Supervisor/Manager to requisition repair parts and consumables, ensuring the cost-effective use of materials within budget.
• As your experience develops, you may also undertake general maintenance on WM fleet vehicles and compactors.
• This is a fast-paced role that requires initiative, strong time-management skills, and the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns and spills, minimising downtime.
• You will be responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork, keeping the workshop area and yard clean and organised, and upholding a professional image of the company at all times.

Qualifications

What you'll need.

We are looking for someone with experience in MIG welding and fabrication and has used a range of engineering hand and power tools. If you hold the qualification in Welding to AS/NZS 2980 that would be a strong advantage but not essential.

• Strong health & safety attitude is key.
• Hold a Full Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence.
• Basic computer experience would be great,
• Ability to work in a team but equally on your own

Additional Information

What's in it for you.

• 45 hours 6am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, with Over Time as requested.
• Our sites are conveniently located in East Tamaki, ideal for local residents.
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training, development, and upskilling
• A supportive team culture where your mahi is valued
• Discounts on various products and services, including health insurance and free annual flu vaccinations.

You will be joining a team that get together for morning tea, have some fun but work to a high standard to get the job done.

We understand that our people are our biggest asset. At WM New Zealand, we will invest in your personal development and provide future career opportunities. We also offer a great company culture and you will get to work with a strong team of like-minded individuals.