Welder Fabricator: Exciting Projects, Growth & Competitive Pay

Stellar Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm

Busy workshop with consistent workflow

Strong team culture

Ongoing professional skills developm

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking a qualified Welder/Fabricator to join a busy Hornby workshop. You will perform welding, fabrication, and maintenance across a range of heavy transport vehicles, contributing to high-quality repairs and modifications.

The role offers a starting pay of NZD 35–45 per hour, with 45–50 hour weeks and a supportive team environment. Apprenticeship-style upskilling and long-term opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification Level 4 in engineering, fabrication, or fitting.
• 1–2 years in a similar role
• Experience in heavy transport, truck or trailer repairs preferred
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Valid Full Class 1 licence (Class 4/5 advantageous)
• Pride in quality workmanship

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding and fabrication to high standards
• Perform heavy transport repairs and maintenance
• Work on truck and trailer modifications
• Fabricate components and replacement parts
• Collaborate with team in workshop

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Heavy transport experience

Licence Class 1

Education

Trade qualification Level 4

Job description

Join an established team in Hornby. Busy workshop with secure ongoing work. Good variety of projects. Great starting rates of pay.

We are looking for qualified Welder/ Fabricators to join a leading Christchurch heavy transport workshop based in Hornby.

You’ll be part of a busy workshop carrying out repairs, fabrication and general maintenance work to ensure commercial fleets keep moving throughout the South Island.

They are a friendly team who work together to get the job done to a high standard.

Daily duties will include completing welding and fabrication to a high standard.

Normal working hours are 45 to 50 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Starting payrate will be $35-$45 per hour depending on your experience and qualifications.

What you'll be doing:

• Working as part of highly skilled friendly team
• Completing heavy transport repairs and maintenance
• Welding and fabrication
• Truck and trailer modifications
• Structural repairs
• Fabricating components and replacement parts
• Working on a wide range of heavy transport vehicles and equipment

What's on offer:

• $35 - $45 depending on experience
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Busy workshop with consistent workflow
• Variety of repair and fabrication projects
• Strong team culture
• Ongoing professional skills development
• Support from the Rightmove Team

What we need from you:

• Ideally, you’ll be a Trade qualified (Level 4) Engineer, Fabricator or Fitter
• You will have a couple of year experience in a similar role as a minimum
• Experience in heavy transport, truck or trailer repairs preferred
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Full Class 1 licence as a minimum
• Class 4/5 licence advantageous
• Takes pride in quality workmanship

Our apprenticeship programme combines practical, on-the-job learning alongside night classes (once p/wk). You will learn from experienced tradespeople and work towards a nationally recognised qualification - Certificate in Engineering Fabrication Level 4.

• Mentor you throughout the journey
• Offer guidance and support
• Provide a full set of tools