About the role | Ko te kaupapa
As a vital role for the Selwyn district, you’ll help keep the plant running smoothly and compliant with its resource consents. You’ll monitor, maintain and repair treatment plant assets, with some work across the wider Selwyn wastewater network. Day to day, you’ll:

• Carry out routine checks, servicing and mechanical repairs on pumps and plant equipment
• Investigate, diagnose and fix faults across the treatment process
• Support process monitoring and compliance reporting
• Join the after-hours on-call roster, responding to alarms and events such as wet weather, blockages and overflows
• Keep accurate job records, timesheets and plant checks

What you'll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence with hands-on repairs
• Wastewater experience or a Level 4 Wastewater qualification (advantageous, not essential)
• Class 1 driver licence (essential)
• Willingness to be part of the on-call roster
• A strong safety mindset and a positive, can-do attitude
• Physical fitness and the ability to work well independently and in a team

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai 

• Competitive hourly rate, with weekly pay
• Work vehicle and phone
• Permanent full-time role, 40 hours a week.
• Training and support to grow your technical skills and qualifications
• A great team environment with experienced mentors

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to recruit@corde.nz. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Working at CORDE has never been better!

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the 
maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and 
play in, with several key long-term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a 
number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

Our values | Ngā Uaratanga
Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On
Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together
Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.