Job Details

Tow-bar Fabricator & Accessory Installer

Location:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing By:

04 January 2026

Description

Loadmaster is looking for a tow-fabricator and accessory installer. You’ll be working as part of a skilled, supportive crew of 20+ in a fast-paced environment where quality and safety come first. Your day-to-day work will include fitting and wiring tow bars and accessories as well as installing vehicle add-ons such as winch and bull bars, nudge bars and roof racks. Experience in fabricating custom tow bars and performing auto-electrical tasks is highly desirable. You will thrive in this role if you are a detail-oriented, customer-focused and reliable team player with experience in automotive mechanical work, fabrication or installation. We are keen to hear from auto mechanics with welding experience or custom fabricators with automotive skills looking for a stable, long-term role. Loadmaster offers a competitive salary and MTA member benefits within a large, supportive team environment based in our modern, purpose-built workshop in Sockburn. We maintain a strong focus on health and safety alongside a LEAN continuous improvement culture. With a structured management team backing you, you will have access to ongoing training, development and real opportunities for career advancement.

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Blackwell Loadmaster

3 Racecourse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand

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