Assembly Technician

NES Fircroft is looking for Assembly Technicians on behalf of our client, a leading global plant‑building and lifecycle partner in the metals industry. This is an initial 9‑12 month contract opportunity, with potential for further work, based at the manufacturing facility in Christchurch. Mon‑Fri, 37.5hrs per week.

Work within the Production Team to include both mechanical and electrical fitting/assembling. This will include electrical cabinets with module/DIN rail style assemblies and wiring with some mechanical assembly of other products. Potential for high accuracy mechanical fitting work on more complex mechanical assemblies depending on experience.

Working under the guidance and leadership of the Production Manager to fulfil tasks to meet schedule deliveries.

• Some previous experience in similar assembly / production or equivalent roles.
• Mechanical/Electrical fitting or assembly experience and/or qualification would be preferred.

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.