Trades Assistant

7 days ago


Hornby, Canterbury, New Zealand Terra CAT Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$70,000 per year
  • Competitive hourly rate, annual reviewed + overtime + lots of other benefits
  • Monday - Friday + option flexible start and finish time
  • Varied work with leading heavy equipment brand

As our component rebuild centre (CRC) Trades Assistant you will support workshop activities and staff by:

  • receipting and dispatching components
  • checking, photographing, labelling, and documenting components
  • washing, preparing and painting equipment
  • component reassembly at completion of the rebuild
  • deliveries between our two work sites (Ute & Trailer, Class 2 Truck)

As prepping, sanding and painting is a part of this role we will provide training to ensure high standards are maintained. This role is based at our CRC in Hornby but there may be a requirement to work from our Waterloo Park site from time to time.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Paid overtime after 8 hours/day
  • Full PPE and work uniform
  • Discount fuel card for personal and family use
  • Subsidised medical insurance
  • $ for $ superan contribution to 6%
  • Annual wellness checks and flu vax
  • A great team with an active social club

Terra Cat has a national network of 18 facilities from Whangarei to Invercargill offering the entire Caterpillar product range of machines, engines and technology solutions to our customers. Find out more about us here:

Your interest in machinery, a desire for a hands-on work, maturity and your ability to work independently to high standards will ensure your success in this role.

We are not accepting applications from international candidates as this role does not meet INZ requirements.

To apply, hit the Apply Now button or call the Talent team on 0800 CAT JOB

Please apply now as we will be assessing and progressing on application and may close applications before the advertised date.



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