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Solo Plastics manufactures large scale piping systems and solutions for the water and wastewater industries, and supply infrastructure for new housing developments. They have 50 employees and are getting busier.

This particular job works with the team that do on-site welding. This is called butt/fusion welding. Butt fusion welding is the name given to hot plate welding of thermoplastic pipes. It is the technique used in the plastics industry to weld piping together. Solo do plastic fitting so slightly different to steel, but essentially the same thing. It is very detailed work. Once you are trained, you will be given your own truck to go to the factory in the morning, take orders, go-to site, and then return at the end of the day. This level of autonomy will require a self-motivated person.

You also need to be fit and healthy, able and happy to work on various sites, health and safety aware and quite happy to work in the rain and mud on a rainy day.

This is an interesting job where you will learn specialist skills in an industry and organisation where there are plenty of opportunities to advance your career over time.

• It is still engineering
• You will still be using your brain!
• And still using machinery
• In fact, the CEO came from steel and moved into plastics and is loving the change
• The work you will be doing is practical and hands-on.  

What is required?

• NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Clean drivers licence and your own transport
• Have the right to work permanently in New Zealand.

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This is a great opportunity to step into an apprenticeship and work alongside the business owner; watch him do what he does, and learn all about the trade.

Robust Engineering carries out general maintenance and repairs on roading equipment including bitumen sprayers, rollers, graders, pavers and the back end of trucks.

Ideally, you will know your way around tools and a pre-trade qualification will be an advantage. You don't mind getting your hands dirty, you are eager and quick to learn and have an outstanding work ethic.

What is required?

• NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
• Pre Trade Qualification would be an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Drivers licence and own car to get to and from work
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

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This employer has been busy throughout the Covid-19 shutdown and is looking for another staff member to put into an apprenticeship training agreement.

Eighty percent of their work is Refrigeration and twenty percent is air conditioning. Their office is based in Albany, but jobs are spread out, mostly between Mt Wellington and Manukau. This large business develop innovative refrigeration and natural refrigerant-based cooling, freezing and heating solutions for a number of industries and markets across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands for commercial and industrial plant along with comfort air conditioning.

Attitude is key to this job opportunity. You will have an exceptional work ethic, be keen to learn, committed to your career, and be a team player. They are willing to wait for the right stand-out job seeker.

If you are keen to apply, you will need:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths
• Exceptional attitude toward your work
• Are a great communicator (with acceptable spoken and written English),
• Are looking to be "part" of a team rather than just "one" of the team in 2020 and beyond

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If you have an interest in superyachts and are keen to enter into an apprenticeship, this could be your dream job. Eighty-five percent of the work Precision Stainless do is marine fabrication; working on superyachts and high-end new build boats, somewhere between 50-100 feet in size. If you know your way around a boat, that will be a definite advantage in this job.

Precision Stainless is offering an apprenticeship and are prepared to invest in and support your learning and training. They are very open to hiring someone straight from school so long as you have a good work ethic and a keenness to learn. You must have a great attitude and be able to take direction from your colleagues. You will be comfortable and confident in talking with a wide range of people. Professionalism is key to the success at Precision Stainless. They expect reliability, punctuality, and excellent personal presentation. 

Your job would be a mix of workshop and onsite work on locations around Auckland and occasionally out of the Auckland area. All fabricators are required to polish the structures and components they create. It is an essential part of the fabrication job here. All going well, you could be running your own small projects under supervision after your first year.

Here is a summary of what you need:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Mathematics
• You take pride and ownership in producing high-quality work
• Be well organised
• A passion for working safely at all times
• An interest in boats, boating, sailing or the marine industry
• Drivers Licence and a vehicle to get to and from work
• A healthy respect for timeliness and reliability
• Some experience or understanding of TIG stainless steel would be an advantage

This Employer offers a great family team environment based in Kumeu, Auckland. Be prepared to do a few early starts, but in return, you will receive top-notch training and a fully-funded fully supported apprenticeship.

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

This employer is open to hiring someone new to the workforce.

Precision Stainless is a stainless steel fabrication business specialising in the Marine Industry. They work with major Superyacht agents, Superyacht and large Pleasure Craft refit companies and boat builders. You can check out their work here - https://www.precisionstainless.co.nz/

They are known for their high quality and innovative solutions which makes this a brilliant place to learn your trade.

Right now, 75% of Precision Stainless's work is in Marine and they are also developing a range of products and work in the residential and construction sectors. They have grown so much they have recently relocated their workshop to the eastern side of Kumeu. The new workshop is 50% larger than the old one and they expect the business growth to continue. 

This is a small team of 7 and they are a team and family-focused work environment.

You will have:

• NCEA Level 2 English/Maths
• Some engineering experience, or studied engineering at school
• Reliability and an excellent work ethic
• Great attitude
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• A connection or interest in the Marine/Boating would be a benefit but is not essential.

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

Winton Engineering is looking for another local to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain all-round engineering skills including turning, welding, fabrication and site work. With nine good engineers in the team, you will be learning from highly skilled tradespeople. All you need is a willingness to learn and an excellent attitude toward your work.

Winton Engineering do a range of farming-related projects, including maintenance work, manufacturing farming equipment, structural fabrication work, and machine shop operation. You can check them out here - http://www.wintonengineering.co.nz/

What is required?

• NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
• Pre Trade Qualification would be an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• A restricted license or above or access to public transport close to work
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

At Continuous Stainless you will be involved in a wide variety of projects giving you a broad base of experience. You will learn from skilled tradespeople and have a variety of work. No two days are the same and you will spend your days supporting the tradies. There will be times when you will be delivering to job sites, so a clean drivers licence is essential.

The team fabricates a wide range of products from building Silos, valve banks, platforms, etc in the Dairy industry to customised items like rod holders on game fishing boats.  You will work in a  fully equipped workshop located in Frankton, Hamilton and also travel to assist with installing onsite. You can see some of their work here - https://www.continuousstainless.co.nz/gallery

This job offers flexible hours due to the nature of their work. That means there will be days where you start and finish earlier, along with occasional weekend work. If you work over 45 hours, you will be paid overtime.

Ideally, you will have:

• NCEA Level 2 English/Maths
• Some engineering experience, or studied engineering at school
• Reliability and an excellent work ethic
• Enormous eagerness to learn
• A flexible attitude toward your work
• Current drivers licence

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Want a job where you can learn while you earn? 

ATNZ is the biggest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand.

We have exciting opportunities waiting right now.

If you’re a keen, hands-on learner who is interested in stepping into a great career, and getting your qualification for free, click on Apply Now to register your interest.

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

This Kelvin Grove based engineering company is looking for a keen learner who would like to enter into an apprenticeship.

They do light engineering and boat building of aluminium boats. You can check out their work here - https://www.profabengineering.co.nz/custom-boats-new-zealand

What you need to succeed here is an eagerness to learn and desire to develop a secure career in engineering.

You will have:

• NCEA level 2 English and Maths
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good at taking instruction
• Reliability and commitment

To find out more and register your interest, click on Apply Now and complete our brief form.

COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

Are you ambitious? If so, you will fit in really well here.

VIP Structural Steel is a well established, locally owned and operated business. They specialise in the design, supply, fabrication and erection of structural steel for some very impressive and large scale commercial and residential projects. 

They are looking for another entry-level engineer with every possibility that the right candidate will be signed up into an apprenticeship. The company has grown fast in the last few years so is a great place if you aspire to progress in your career.

Being an entry-level opportunity, you will start by doing labouring-type jobs within the workshop like sweeping, punching plates, stacking steel and then move into light fabrication and welding.

We are looking for a switched-on and motivated person with excellent awareness of health and safety. If you have done a pre-trade course, this will be viewed positively. Punctuality, a willingness to learn and being able to fit in with the team is vital.

Fabrication engineers need to be:

• Practical
• Patient and accurate
• Good at making calculations and working out formulas
• Able to follow instructions.

Ideally, you have:

• High school graduate or equivalent at least
• Good maths skills as maths is important in Engineering
• Regular attendance is required along with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Be a proven team-player
• A restricted or full licence and your own transport are required
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

If you are based in Christchurch and motivated to progress your career, click on the Apply Now button to start the process.

COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

This is an entry-level job with a well-established employer.

Chatfield Marine are looking for someone with mechanical aptitude who is keen to step into a mechanical engineering apprenticeship in 2020. Fitting and turning is what they do and the work is very hands-on. They make their own products so there are stock items to be built, as well as customer jobbing type work. You can check out the type of products Chatfield Marine make at www.chatfieldmarine.com/shop.html. 

They are a small team who work hard and think outside the box. To fit in you will be a team player, logical thinker and have a huge desire to learn.

The apprenticeship term is four years and here is what you need:

• NCEA Level 2 English/Maths
• Reliability and an excellent work ethic
• Be physically fit.

If you are mechanically-minded and keen on excellent job security, click on the Apply Now button to register your interest.

COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

Fabriweld are known for their high standards and quality work so you will receive exceptional guidance and training from their team. They are currently looking for an additional team member to work in their well-equipped workshop. You can check out their work at www.laserfabriweld.co.nz/gallery

By well-equipped we mean:

• Full CNC laser cutting equipment
• Full CNC pressing equipment
• Most up to date welding technology and machines.

This job will give you a lot of variety and will teach you skills that will ensure a secure career, including:

• Manufacturing metal products
• Laser cutting
• Welding
• Fabricating
• Tradies do their own CAD drawing.

To apply you will need:

• NCEA level 2 mathematics
• Enthusiasm and openness to learning
• Commitment, self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Great timekeeping and reliability
• Driver licence.

To find out more, share a few basic details with us by clicking on the Apply Now button.

COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

McConnell Dowell has Apprenticeship opportunities for those keen to start their career in Fitting & Welding. These are great opportunities to work locally in the McConnell Dowell Mechanical Workshop in Papatoetoe,  where the teamwork on exciting works for major civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

About the Apprenticeship:

• This is a 3 to 4-year Apprenticeship, depending on your skills and knowledge
• You will gain the skills and knowledge to work safely in a heavy machinery workshop and develop confidence in health and safety for yourself and others
• Physical labouring work, so be prepared for hard work and comfortable with early starts
• Develop confidence using tools and machinery
• Gain exposure to assembling components for plant and equipment, such as tunnel structures, structural steelworks, plate work, girders, handrails and more
• Career pathway to the Fitter|Welder Trade qualifications

About You:

• You will need a minimum of NCEA Level 2 or completed a pre-trade course
• You will need to be a good team player, reliable and prepared to work hard
• Current New Zealand Driver’s License, preferably full
• Fit and healthy and be able to pass a full medical and drug and alcohol test
• Able to successfully pass a MOJ check
• Comfortable working in confined spaces or at heights

About the Benefits:

• McConnel Dowell offers 6% NZ Kiwisaver Employer Contribution (conditions apply)
• Medical Insurance for you and your family (conditions apply)
• Our internal Learning & Development Team are here to help you throughout your Apprenticeship
• You will get to work with some of the best Fitter | Welders in New Zealand on some amazing jobs!

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

This company has well-qualified engineers on the team and an in-house assessor, so you can be confident you will receive premium training.

Thermo Tech are refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation specialists. You can check out their work at thermo.co.nz/commercial-hvac-company/

There are 11 in the team and they all have the opportunity to work independently and autonomously. When you first start, it will take about 12-18 months before you are sent out on jobs on your own. This is a very self-managing team environment so you will need to be motivated and committed to high-quality work without needing constant supervision.

This type of work will see you installing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems in shops, restaurants, factories and food manufacturing companies. Right now, they are in the process of designing a wine store so as you can see, the work is varied and will certainly keep you challenged.

Ideally, you will have NCEA Level 2 in:

• English and Maths
• Science (Physics)
• Technology (Metalwork)

If you have a great attitude toward your work and you are seeking a step into a solid career path and trade, we encourage you to apply. 

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COVID-19 Update

Competenz staff are set up to work from home and are ready to receive your application. This employer will be interviewing once the business opens again after the lockdown, so apply with your CV today.

Have you done a pre-trade course? New Plymouth Engineering is experienced at training apprentices and can offer a great variety of work so you can learn a lot about the trade. You'll also be working with other apprentices at varying stages of their training.

The work is interesting and includes mechanical fitting, sheet metal work, structural steel projects and pressure pipework. Some of it is in the workshop, some is on-site. 

What you need:

• NCEA Level 2 Maths and English
• Pre-trade course an advantage, but not essential
• Driver license and transport to get to work
• An enquiring mind and enthusiasm to learn.

This really is a genuine opportunity to be trained by some of the best guys in the industry in New Plymouth and carve out a successful career for yourself.

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