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Welder Engineer - Bluff Port

  • Bluff, Southland, New Zealand
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Sep 3 2026
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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.

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