Trade Assitant

Pam's Home and Renovations Ltd is an Auckland-based renovation company specialising in residential and commercial renovation projects. Due to continued business growth, we are looking for a motivated, reliable, and hardworking Trade Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the construction industry while gaining experience across multiple trades.

As a Trade Assistant, you will work under the direction of qualified tradespeople and assist with a wide variety of renovation and construction tasks, including but not limited to:

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• Assisting with carpentry, tiling, painting, plastering, flooring, roofing, fencing, decking, pergolas, and general renovation work.
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• Assisting with kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and full residential renovation projects.
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• Preparing work sites by setting up tools, equipment, safety barriers, protective coverings, and construction materials.
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• Measuring, marking, cutting, carrying, and preparing building materials under supervision.
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• Assisting with waterproofing, surface preparation, GIB fixing, stopping, sanding, painting, tile laying, grouting, silicone application, and finishing work.
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• Assisting with the installation of doors, windows, cabinetry, wardrobes, shelving, skirting boards, trims, fixtures, fittings, and other building components.
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• Assisting with flooring installation, repairs, underlay preparation, and finishing work.
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• Carrying out demolition, strip-outs, and the safe removal of walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, tiles, fixtures, and fittings.
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• Removing demolition waste and rubbish from work sites and disposing of waste appropriately.
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• Loading, unloading, lifting, carrying, transporting, stacking, and organising construction materials, machinery, and equipment.
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• Delivering and collecting materials, equipment, and supplies from merchants and suppliers.
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• Mixing and preparing adhesives, grout, mortar, plaster, concrete, paint, sealants, and other construction materials.
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• Operating hand tools, power tools, and basic construction equipment safely and in accordance with company procedures.
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• Assisting with scaffolding assembly, ladders, and temporary work platforms where trained and authorised.
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• Installing protective coverings to safeguard clients' property during renovation work.
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• Performing minor repairs, maintenance work, and touch-up tasks under supervision.
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• Assisting with site measurements, material quantities, and stock control.
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• Cleaning, maintaining, storing, and securing all tools, equipment, machinery, company vehicles, trailers, storage areas, and workshops.
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• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment at all times.
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• Reporting damaged equipment, material shortages, hazards, accidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediately.
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• Complying with all Company policies, Health and Safety procedures, and New Zealand workplace legislation.
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• Wearing and maintaining appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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• Working safely in occupied homes while protecting clients' property and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
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• Travelling to various work sites throughout Auckland and surrounding areas , and where required, outside Auckland.
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• Must be willing and ready to work on weekends when required.
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• Assisting qualified tradespeople with any other reasonable construction, renovation, labouring, cleaning, driving, or material-handling duties required to support the successful completion of projects.
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The successful applicant will:

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• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction, renovation, or general labouring work.
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• Be physically fit and capable of performing manual labour and heavy lifting.
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• Have a strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new trade skills.
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• Be reliable, punctual, honest, and able to work well within a team.
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• Be able to follow instructions and work safely at all times.
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• Have good communication and time management skills.
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• Experience using hand and power tools will be an advantage.
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• A Full New Zealand Driver Licence is preferred.
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• Permanent full-time position.
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• Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week , with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week depending on operational requirements.
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• Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience.
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• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop skills across multiple construction trades.
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• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
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The successful applicant will be required to:

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• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test .
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• Consent to and successfully complete a New Zealand Police Vetting/Police Check .
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• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
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• Be willing to undergo random drug and alcohol testing during employment in accordance with the Company's Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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If you are hardworking, dependable, and eager to build a career in the construction and renovation industry, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.