About us
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a motivated Trade Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you’ll be supporting skilled tradespeople while keeping our site running smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintaining the site
- Washing bins and equipment
- Assisting tradespeople with various tasks
- Loading and unloading materials and tools
- Keeping work areas clean, tidy, and safe
- Carrying out basic maintenance such as painting, minor repairs, and landscaping
- Operating hand tools and power tools (as required)
- Following health and safety protocols, including wearing PPE
- Completing other duties as directed by your supervisor or project manager
You’ll bring a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. This role is a great fit if you:
- A valid NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence
- Enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on
- Are reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player
- Are keen to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks
- Have the physical stamina for manual work
- Have some experience with tools, construction, landscaping, or similar work (a bonus, but not essential)
No formal qualification/certificates needed!
Additional InformationWhat we offer
- A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
- Opportunity to make a difference in sustainability and waste reduction.
- Stable, full-time employment with a well-recognised company.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a positive impact through resource recovery and recycling.
How to apply
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.
Skills Required
- Valid NZ Class 1 Drivers Licence
- Be located in New Zealand and hold current work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship
- Reliable, safety-conscious team player
- Physical stamina for manual work
- Willingness to work outdoors and be hands-on
- Follow health and safety protocols and wear PPE
- Experience with tools, construction, or landscaping
- Keen to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
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