Steel Fixer at Blokhaus Recruitment

Position Steel Fixer
Posted 27 Jul 2026
Expired 26 Aug 2026
Company Blokhaus Recruitment
Location Otago | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Blokhaus Recruitment for the position of Steel Fixer. If the Steel Fixer vacancy in Otago matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Blokhaus Recruitment for the position of Steel Fixer below matches your qualifications.

Blokhaus Recruitment is seeking motivated Steel Fixers for immediate, full-time opportunities across commercial and residential sites. Offering a competitive rate of $28–$35 per hour with 30 to 60 hours guaranteed weekly, this role is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside qualified tradespeople, reading plans, bending rebar, and assembling critical structural frameworks.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Steel Fixer to join our team in Otago. This role offers an excellent mix of variety and steady workflow, assisting our qualified tradespeople with interpreting plans, cutting and bending rebar, and assembling reinforcing steel frameworks across both commercial developments and residential sites. This is a great opportunity for a proactive individual looking to gain hands-on experience, expand their skills, and contribute to a high-performing trade team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
  • Attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
  • Fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
  • Lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
  • measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
  • fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
  • setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
  • erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets
  • Positions and secures steel bars and steel mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years’ of relevant experience or a Level 3 or Level 4 relevant qualification.
  • A genuine interest in the steel fixing trade with a strong willingness to learn, take direction, and master the craft.
  • Basic understanding of trade tools (pliers, rebar cutters, benders, grinders), layouts, and site safety protocols.
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a team.
  • High attention to detail, strong spatial awareness, and good problem-solving skills.
  • Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
  • Reliable, punctual, and a "safety first" attitude.

Benefits

  • Immediate start available.
  • Multiple Roles Available
  • Competitive hourly rate ($28–$35 per hour depending on experience and pre-trade qualifications).
  • Weekly pay, no waiting around for your money.
  • Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full-time), Maximum of 60 hours.
  • Excellent path for ongoing training, mentorship, and potential apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Supportive team culture where your hard work is recognized and respected.

About Us

Blokhaus Recruitment approaches work from a tradesman’s point of view — we don’t operate like a typical recruiter. We know the trades because we've been there, and our goal is to find good people good work!

How to Apply

If you’re a keen and reliable Steel Fixer or Trade Assistant who takes pride in their work and wants to learn from the best with an agency that speaks your language, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and let’s get you started!

Job Info:

  • Company: Blokhaus Recruitment
  • Position: Steel Fixer
  • Work Location: Otago
  • Country: NZ

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