Fitter and Turner, Christchurch
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Stellar Recruitment
Hiring for Stellar Recruitment

Site Installer

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

$28  -  $32 /hr

Christchurch

Job Description

Join a growing team working on large-scale industrial and engineering projects throughout Christchurch.

  • Immediate starts available!
  • Competitive pay: $28 - $32 per hour
  • Full time hours | Long term project work

Our client is a leading engineering company seeking Site Installers to assist with major industrial projects in Christchurch.


This role will involve the installation of stainless steel pipework, pipe supports, mechanical equipment, and fabricated engineering components on site. Candidates with structural steel installation experience are encouraged to apply, as many of the skills involved are highly transferable.


  • Key Responsibilities: Installing stainless steel pipework and associated equipment
  • Bolting up flanged pipe connections
  • Installing pipe supports, brackets, platforms, and structural components
  • Assisting with mechanical fit-up and assembly work
  • Working alongside cranes and lifting equipment during installations
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Completing quality assurance (QA) and site documentation
  • Maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship
  • What We're Looking For: Experience in industrial site installation, mechanical fitting, process piping, or structural steel erection
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience with bolted connections and site assembly work
  • Comfortable working around cranes and lifting operations
  • Knowledge on project compliance and QA documentation
  • Site Safe, EWP, Working at Heights, Dogman, or Rigging tickets advantageous
  • Full NZ working rights
  • What's in it for you? Competitive pay: $28 - $32 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Opportunity to work on large scale industrial and infrastructure projects
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career development opportunities within a prominent growing company

How to Apply?


Click ‘APPLY’ or contact Makenzie Haberfield for a confidential discussion.

Email: makenzie.h@stellarrecruitment.co.nz


Must have valid NZ working rights.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Bolted Connections
  • Mechanical Fitting
  • Reading Engineering Drawings
  • Site Assembly
  • Stainless Steel Pipework Installation
  • Structural Steel Erection

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Safety Consciousness

Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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