An experienced Pipe Welding Team Leader is required to join a growing engineering and industrial services operation based in Nelson.
This role suits an experienced trade-qualified professional with strong pipe fabrication and welding capability who is ready to lead a team while remaining hands-on in delivery. The position involves supervising skilled tradespeople and delivering specialist pipe fabrication and welding solutions across a variety of industrial environments.
Successful applicants will work across diverse projects and industries and play an active role in leadership, training, quality, and technical delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise pipe welding and fabrication teams across multiple projects.
- Carry out hands-on welding and fabrication work as required.
- Fabricate and install pipe systems using stainless steel and mild steel materials.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to deliver accurate fabrication outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to team members.
- Support estimating, quoting, job planning, and preparation of work packs.
- Coordinate resources and proactively identify additional work opportunities.
- Diagnose faults and develop practical engineering solutions for customer requirements.
- Use digital systems and job management software to track and administer work activities.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, to standard, on budget, and within required timeframes.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 5 years of proven and documented experience in pipe fabrication and pipe welding.
- At least 2 years proven leadership experience in the industry
- Relevant engineering trade qualification (fabrication, welding, fitter/welder, boilermaker, or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of pipe welding standards including ASME IX or equivalent.
- Excellent understanding of fabrication machinery, welding equipment, and engineering processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Previous experience leading teams or demonstrated readiness to step into a leadership position.
- Comfortable using computer systems and software for administration and job tracking.
- Current driver’s licence (minimum Class 1 or equivalent capable of conversion).
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, and problem-solving ability.
Immigration Requirements
Applicants requiring visa support must:
- Meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and provide acceptable evidence of English proficiency at the time of application.
- Meet Immigration New Zealand’s health requirements, including medical examinations if requested.
- Meet Immigration New Zealand’s character requirements, including police certificates where required.
- Provide verifiable work experience documentation, including employment records and reference letters.
Preferred Attributes
- Stainless steel fabrication and welding experience.
- Strong leadership and people development capability.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to think independently and make decisions confidently.
- Commitment to working safely and maintaining high workmanship standards.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rates with overtime and additional allowances.
- Minimum 40-hour work week.
- Opportunity to step into or grow within a leadership role.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Long-term career progression in a growing industrial environment.
This role may be suitable for applicants seeking employment under the AEWV pathway.