Trades Assistant

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Schindler Full time

Location:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand


Job ID: 71844

We ElevateYou:

We are enhancing the quality of life in urban environments by providing the best mobility solutions across buildings.

Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators and related services. Together Schindler moves more than one billion people every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

In New Zealand, we employ over 150 people across our locations of Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.


We are committed to providing you with safe, reliable, trusted and innovative building transport solutions so that Schindler New Zealand continues to be your first choice.


Join us as a
Trades Assistant
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At Schindler, we have a great culture that is supportive and inclusive:


  • Based in Christchurch
  • Permanent full-time position:
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We are passionate about giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers with us by focusing on promoting within:

About the role:


As Trades Assistant, you will be working with a team of skilled Lift Engineers and Installers who take pride in delivering excellent preventive maintenance service to our customers.

Our installation and modernisation team covers everything from private home lifts, airports, and hospitals, to high rise commercial buildings and their associated access control and monitoring services.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience and learning the ropes of the trade. This role presents an excellent opportunity for growth, skill development, and career advancement within the lift industry.

Your role will involve:

  • Provide practical support to the team in carrying out maintenance, repairs, and project work.
  • Handle, maintain, organize and deliver materials, tools, and equipment
  • Perform Mechanical maintenance and repairs of lift equipment as required and operate machinery and power tools
  • Work out of town

What we are looking for:

  • 1+ year experience in the building or electrical industry
  • Mechanically and technically minded
  • Physically fit and the ability to perform manual labour tasks
  • Positive attitude and the excellent approach to all things health and safety
  • Well organised with the ability to meet deadlines, plan, and prioritise
  • Hold a clean NZ driver's license
  • Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive base (Depending on qualification and industry experience)
  • Annual Bonus
  • Employee of the month & year recognition with rewards
  • Long service recognition and reward program
  • Potential for real growth both personally and professionally
  • Opportunity to access educational support and social activities

Do you want to move the future with us?

Together let's elevate New Zealand

  • At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability._

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