Our Company

Riverbank Engineering Ltd is an independently owned and operated Company based in Otaki on the Kapiti Coast. A long-established Company, well known throughout the Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua region which has recently had a change of ownership and is ready to grow and move into a new era.

We have a real passion for people and pride ourselves on delivering an efficient and friendly service to all our customers. Our Company specialises in Structural Steel/Agricultural/Precast Moulding and Hydraulics.

Due to a long serving staff member leaving to pursue new life opportunities, we will be looking for new staff.

Experienced Fitter/Welder

About the Role(s)

We have full time, permanent position(s) for experienced Welders/Fabricators with MIG and stick qualifications. Experience in tig welding would also be an advantage.

Hours of work are typically 80 hours per fortnight (9 days). Weekly hours are Monday to Friday (7.00am – 4.30pm).

Key Duties:

Fabricating and welding of structural steel, repairs to equipment and various bespoke items in accordance with Company standards. Performing all work in a safe and efficient manner.

About You:

You will be self-motivated, reliable and punctual and be able to work flexible work hours if necessary. You will need to have a clean NZ drivers license Full Class 1 minimum. You will be a Tradesman with a minimum of three years’ experience in similar work.

The ideal applicant:

  • Will hold current certification in Working at Heights and Confined Spaces and an endorsement for Forklift operation. Alternatively, a keen attitude to obtain these qualifications will also be seen as an advantage toward being a successful applicant
  • Will be able to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Will be dependable and reliable with a “Can Do” attitude and good communication skills
  • Will be physically fit with energy and an eagerness to work hard
  • Will be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a great team
  • Will have a good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • To attract the right people with experience and vision for our Company, we offer attractive and competitive hourly rates.

If you’re ready for a change, ready to step up and show your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants for this position must have the current legal right to work and be residing in New Zealand.

Riverbank Engineering Limited is Drug Free and a pre-employment drug test will be required.
Please supply a covering letter along with an updated CV to: heather@riverbankeng.com

Closing date:

Friday 16th February 2024