Welder Engineer - Bluff Port

What's on offer:

• Starting $43.60 per hour + penalties
• All tooling and PPE gear provided
• Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
• We are an essential industry, there is always work available
• Mon-Fri role with overtime available

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Welder Engineer for our Bluff port operation. In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out fabrication, maintenance, and repair work on a wide range of heavy off-road machinery including loaders, material handlers, and terminal tractors.

Location: Bluff Port

Status: Full-time, Mon-Fri working 7am to 4pm

Specific Responsibilities:

• Carry out welding, fabrication, and repairs on heavy machinery and port equipment
• Monitor and replace worn attachments and components
• Provide technical input to improve component quality and longevity
• Maintain a safe work environment and report incidents promptly

Who we're after:

• Relevant NZQA Level 4 trade qualification in Heavy Fabrication [or overseas equivalent]
• Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to the role.

About us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 27th September. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.