108 mechanical engineering apprentice jobs in Port Nelson Tasman

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates & allowances

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

Experienced fabricator/welders needed asap. $36.00 to $39phr plus allowance and above average O/T rates. Minimum 40hr week. Immediate start possible.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Port Nelson

This is a Full time job

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Work on a wide range of heavy gear including NZ's first dual-drive mobile harbour crane, container handlers & heavy lift boat hoist

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed twenty one days ago

Motor Rewinder / Armature Winder Apprentice

at Trind Service Ltd

This is a Full time job

If you’re looking to start a hands-on trade career and learn from a strong, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Junior Design Engineer

at Generation Global

This is a Full time job

Kickstart your engineering career designing real aerospace parts—strong CAD skills, hands‑on mentors, and full training.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Fabricator Welders (Heavy)

at Kernohan Engineering Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates & allowances

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

Experienced fabricator/welders needed asap. $36.00 to $39phr plus allowance and above average O/T rates. Minimum 40hr week. Immediate start possible.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic

at CablePrice

This is a Full time job

Competitive hourly + health insurance

Full-time Opportunity in a leading OEM with long term job security
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development
Join a supportive and professional team

Full-time Opportunity in a leading OEM with long term job security
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development
Join a supportive and professional team

Join CablePrice Nelson as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic- great team, solid pay, training, and career growth in the thriving heavy equipment industry.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Warehouse Storeperson / Delivery Driver

at Vulcan

This is a Full time job

Permanent Position + Weekly Wages

Monday to Friday – weekends free
Guaranteed hours and stable income
Training and long-term career opportunities

Monday to Friday – weekends free
Guaranteed hours and stable income
Training and long-term career opportunities

Organise, drive, and deliver steel, stainless, engineering steels, and aluminium for an Australasian company.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Production Worker

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

Permanent full-time role
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Permanent full-time role
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Expressions of interest for Production Workers | Manufacturing/forklift roles in Nelson

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Port Nelson

This is a Full time job

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Work on a wide range of heavy gear including NZ's first dual-drive mobile harbour crane, container handlers & heavy lift boat hoist

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Drummond and Etheridge

This is a Full time job

Hone your skills as a heavy-diesel mechanic working on premium machines
Satisfy your work-life balance with the option for up to 6 weeks Annual Leave
Comprehensive remuneration package with tool allowance + bonus incentive scheme

Hone your skills as a heavy-diesel mechanic working on premium machines
Satisfy your work-life balance with the option for up to 6 weeks Annual Leave
Comprehensive remuneration package with tool allowance + bonus incentive scheme

If you're looking to grow your skillset working with top-tier brands in the industry, look no further!

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Engineer

This is a Full time job

at Solar Electric Technology Ltd

Competitive remuneration for the right candidate

Experienced and capable Project Engineers wanted
Top rates, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced and capable Project Engineers wanted
Top rates, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as a Project Engineer to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Solar Sales Consultant

This is a Full time job

Appleby, Tasman

$65,000 – $75,000 + Commision

Full training provided – no solar experience required
Competitive base + performance bonus and vehicle
Nelson-based role with a values-driven, quality-focused team

Full training provided – no solar experience required
Competitive base + performance bonus and vehicle
Nelson-based role with a values-driven, quality-focused team

Join Nelson's trusted solar specialists. Help people go solar the right way – no hard sell, full training, strong earning potential.

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

8d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Electronic Security Technician

at Nelson Alarms Security Systems Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tahunanui, Tasman

$32 – $40 per hour

Join Nelson’s top security team—great pay, cool tech, awesome crew & career growth. Apply now!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

30d+ ago

Listed eight hours ago

Civil Maintenance Crew - Nelson

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Competitive hourly pay + overtime opportunities

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Build it. Drive it. Lead it - Start your civil career with Downer in Nelson.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

8h ago

Listed six hours ago

Branch Manager

at Steel&Tube Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

Lead our high-potential Nelson branch and drive its growth
Combine strong sales leadership with hands-on P&L and operations
Build a motivated team and deliver exceptional customer outcomes

Lead our high-potential Nelson branch and drive its growth
Combine strong sales leadership with hands-on P&L and operations
Build a motivated team and deliver exceptional customer outcomes

Join Steel & Tube, New Zealand’s leading steel solutions provider, as Branch Manager in Nelson.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Fitter Turner

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

$35-$45 per hour, depending on experience.

$35-$45 per hour, depending on experience
High standard of workshop facilities
Supportive team environment with varied, interesting work

$35-$45 per hour, depending on experience
High standard of workshop facilities
Supportive team environment with varied, interesting work

A great opportunity for a skilled Fitter Turner / Mechanical Tradesperson to join a high‑performing engineering team.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed four hours ago

Hygiene Cleaner

at New Zealand King Salmon

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Competitive hourly rate + nightshift allowance + 5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time
Full training provided

Competitive hourly rate + nightshift allowance + 5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time
Full training provided

Join our nightshift hygiene team as a Hygiene Cleaner with an immediate start available!

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Orthodontic Auxiliary / Orthodontic Assistant

at Nelson Orthodontics

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$25–$40 / hour depending on skills and experience

Are you a people person? This is a busy hands-on role with upside.
Want more responsibility? Looking for career progression? We grow our people.
Work and train with cutting edge technology in a modern purpose-built facility

Are you a people person? This is a busy hands-on role with upside.
Want more responsibility? Looking for career progression? We grow our people.
Work and train with cutting edge technology in a modern purpose-built facility

Modern cutting-edge orthodontists looking for an auxiliary superstar. Great team, great training, great location, great opportunity!

subClassification: DentalDental

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

28d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Branch Manager - HCB Nelson

at Bapcor Automotive NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Strong B2B Customer Service and Sales Focus
Wholesale Battery Market
Competitive remuneration plus vehicle and other benefits

Strong B2B Customer Service and Sales Focus
Wholesale Battery Market
Competitive remuneration plus vehicle and other benefits

Are you a manager extraordinaire? A born leader ready to take the reins and lead the way? Then we’ve got the perfect job for you. We’re looking for a

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

7h ago

Listed six days ago

Labourer Nelson Ports

at Qube Logistics

This is a Full time job

Port Nelson, Tasman

Full Time min hours 40+ hrs per week
Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Free health insurance
On the Job training + Supportive team

Full Time min hours 40+ hrs per week
Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Free health insurance
On the Job training + Supportive team

Join our Nelson team as a Full-Time Labourer and get hands-on experience in a leading logistics company. On the Job training and build your skills.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed four hours ago

Hearing Therapist Trainee - Te Ara Tāringa Tauira

at Your Way | Kia Roha

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at VIPeople Staffing and Recruitment

Make a difference in your community while gaining a fully funded qualification.
A day off for your birthday
Meaningful work in a values led organisation

Make a difference in your community while gaining a fully funded qualification.
A day off for your birthday
Meaningful work in a values led organisation

Make a difference in your community while gaining a fully funded qualification.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Technician

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at ER Freeman Ltd - Freeman Group

$30 - $40 per hour depending on experience

Competitive pay + overtime, aligned with your experience & performance
Ongoing training & development, backed by a supportive, experienced team
Stable, well-established company with long-term opportunity & strong reputation

Competitive pay + overtime, aligned with your experience & performance
Ongoing training & development, backed by a supportive, experienced team
Stable, well-established company with long-term opportunity & strong reputation

Take pride in getting it right the first time? Enjoy problem-solving and autonomy? Step into a role where your skills are valued & your work matters.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Key Accounts Manager

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Freeman Roofing Nelson is looking for a customer service superstar as a Key Accounts Manager.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

7h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Automotive Panelbeater

at Sun City Panel & Paint

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

We provide a welcoming environment with a friendly team, secure employment and future growth.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Line Mechanic - Nelson/Tasman Based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hope, Tasman

Competitive Hourly Rate + Allowances + OT +++

Work on HV assets up to 66kV - varied, hands-on work
Great team culture: safety-first, supportive, and proud of the work
Live the Nelson/Tasman lifestyle - outdoors, beaches, and sunshine

Work on HV assets up to 66kV - varied, hands-on work
Great team culture: safety-first, supportive, and proud of the work
Live the Nelson/Tasman lifestyle - outdoors, beaches, and sunshine

Bring your line skills to sunny Nelson/Tasman — Line Mechanic (Earthed Lines) | Great team, real impact, epic lifestyle!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Glazier (NELSON)

at Metro Performance Glass

This is a Full time job

Get stuck into real work – residential, commercial, installs & retrofits

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Manager

This is a Full time job

Competitive remuneration for the right candidate

Experienced and capable Project Manager wanted
Top remuneration, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced and capable Project Manager wanted
Top remuneration, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as our newest Project Manager to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale exciting Projects in 2026.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Electrican

at Overland Electrical

This is a Full time job

Opportunity to join an estabished electrical business - Exciting and varied projects - Competitive hourly rate, company vehicle and tool allowance

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial Site Electrician

This is a Full time job

Indicative earnings $10,500 per fortnight

Experienced Industrial Electricians wanted for a hands-on electrical role
Competitive earnings and tool allowance
Grow your electrical career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Industrial Electricians wanted for a hands-on electrical role
Competitive earnings and tool allowance
Grow your electrical career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Maintenance Fitter

This is a Full time job

Attractive remuneration, penal rates after 40 hrs

Experienced Maintenance Fitters wanted for site work at Nelson Pine Industries
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career working with nationally recognised companies

Experienced Maintenance Fitters wanted for site work at Nelson Pine Industries
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career working with nationally recognised companies

Join Brightwater Engineering as part of our site based NPI team – an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Workshop Fabricator

This is a Full time job

Tasman, Tasman

Indicative earnings: $6,300 per fortnight

Experienced Fabricators wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Fabricators wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as a Workshop Fabricator to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Blaster Spray Painter

This is a Full time job