Are you looking to skip the traffic and join a proudly New Zealand‑owned company? We're looking for reliable Trade Assistants to support the manufacturing of electric fencing components, gates, and related products in Pukekohe. This is a great opportunity to join a tight‑knit team for approximately three months, working Monday to Friday with early starts and early finishes.
Roles Available
We are currently recruiting for two roles within the same site:
- Assembly Assistant - assisting with assembling electric fencing reels, insulated wire strainers, gate componentry, and packing outgoing products.
- Gate Manufacturing Assistant - assisting in the manufacturing of gates and components, including the fettling process (cleaning, grinding, and smoothing welded metal to ensure a high‑quality finish).
What You'll Be Doing
- Assembling electric fencing reels, wire strainers, and gate components
- Packing and preparing outgoing boxes and products
- Supporting gate manufacturing, including fettling using hand tools
- Lifting gates and fencing products throughout the day (up to 25kg)
- Placing fences onto hooks and shelving
- Laying chain‑link mesh onto frames
- General workshop and warehouse cleaning as needed
- Working within a team to meet production targets
What You Need
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg consistently
- Reliable transport and a restricted or full NZ driver's licence
- Previous experience in labouring or manufacturing
- Long‑term availability for the full three‑month duration
- Ability to follow Health & Safety instructions and work well in a team
What's in It for You
- Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm - beat the traffic home
- Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + annual leave accrual + ACC cover
- All PPE provided at no cost and replaced as required
- Work with a supportive team and strong family culture
- Be part of a NZ‑owned and operated company
- Health & Safety focused environment to ensure your wellbeing
If this sounds like you, apply online today - don't wait, as this advertisement may only run for a few days.
Compliance
- Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
- As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
- Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.
