Welder Engineer - Bluff Port

Bluff, Southland Region, New Zealand
Full time
Opening on: Apr 23 2026

What's on offer:
Base pay $43.60 per hour
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. You’ll be based at the Bluff port.
Location: Bluff
Status: Base $43.60 p/h 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
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 17th May. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.