Trade Assistant

Role overview

Babcock is seeking a Trade Assistant to join its fabrication team in Devonport, Auckland. This is a hands-on workshop role where you will contribute to a variety of fabrication tasks, including custom work and detailed repair jobs, while using modern tools and equipment in a safety-focused environment.

What the role involves

You will be part of a team that values workmanship, reliability, and innovation. The position offers the chance to build your trade capability, work across varied projects, and contribute to high-quality outcomes in metalwork and fabrication.

Pay and employment terms

• Hourly pay is NZD 30.
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours.
• Overtime is paid at 2 times the rate after 43 hours.
• Additional benefits are available.

About you

The ideal candidate is a practical tradesperson who enjoys workshop-based work and takes pride in accuracy, safe practices, and quality finishes. You should be comfortable working with welding and cutting tools, reading technical information, and adapting to changing priorities while contributing positively to a team.

Skills and qualifications

Strong capability in MIG and TIG welding, fabrication machinery, hand tools, and interpreting technical drawings is important. You should also bring problem-solving ability, clear communication, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of health and safety expectations.

Trade certification in fabrication or welding is preferred. Relevant apprenticeship experience or comparable hands-on experience is also valued, along with familiarity with workshop safety requirements and the ability to operate welding and cutting equipment.

What Babcock offers

Babcock provides a supportive workplace with opportunities to develop your career through its capability framework, self-directed learning modules, and study leave. The company also offers a wide range of leave benefits, wellbeing support, discounts, leasing and share plan options, and peer recognition through its internal program.

About Babcock

Babcock International Group is an aerospace and defence engineering services company with a long history of delivering specialised solutions. Across Australia and New Zealand, the organisation operates in defence, marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services, and engineering consultancy, with more than 1,600 employees in the region.

Additional information

The successful applicant must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain New Zealand Defence Force security clearance. Pre-employment screening may be required and can include reference checks, Ministry of Justice checks, security checks, qualification verification, and right-to-work checks. The employer states that it responds to every applicant.

Job reference

Reference number: 74238.