Trade Assistant

Babcock is looking for a Trade Assistant to join the Fabrication team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Step into a vital role supporting marine engineering projects in Devonport. As a Trade Assistant, you’ll work alongside skilled tradespeople on ship and shore-based maintenance, repair, and installation tasks. From surface preparation and coatings application to operating forklifts and elevated platforms, your work will keep complex projects moving. Every day brings variety, challenge, and the chance to learn new skills in a dynamic environment.

We offer full-time stability, competitive pay, and ongoing training to keep your skills sharp. You’ll join a team that values safety, collaboration, and craftsmanship. If you’re hands-on, reliable, and ready to contribute to projects that matter, this is your opportunity to grow in a respected marine engineering business.

•    $31.50 per hour 
•    1.5x paid after 40hrs
•    2x paid after 43hrs
•    Additional benefits

About you

You are practical, safety-focused, and thrive in a hands-on environment. You bring experience in industrial or marine trades, with skills in grinding, welding, and coatings application. You’re confident operating tools and mobile plant, and you understand the importance of hazard assessments and compliance. You work well under pressure, follow instructions precisely, and take pride in supporting complex projects. Your adaptability and teamwork make you an essential part of every job.

Key Required Skills

•    Basic welding and grinding skills
•    Surface preparation and coatings application
•    Ability to operate power and hand tools
•    Gas testing and confined space safety
•    Forklift and EWP operation
•    Reading and interpreting instructions and technical drawings
•    Strong decision-making under pressure
•    Commitment to health and safety standards

Key Required Qualifications

•    Good experience in industrial or marine engineering 
•    Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1 minimum)
•    Confined Space Entry and Gas Testing training
•    EWP and forklift certifications

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

•    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; 
•    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; 
•    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; 
•    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; 
•    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver 

Who we are

 
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
•    Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
•    Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
•    Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
•    Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below. 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #69993