Argus Fire Protection is a well-known New Zealand-owned company with over 40 years of experience in the fire protection industry. The company covers all aspects, including fire system design, installation, and ongoing testing and maintenance.

Due to continual growth and our desire to train and bring new people into the fire protection industry, we currently have a vacancy for a Fire Alarm Technician Trade Assistant based out of our Wellington branch. We are looking for someone to join us in an apprentice-type role, with the ultimate goal of completing the Level 4 trade-equivalent qualification and becoming a skilled and capable fire alarm technician.

The role will be linked to our Alarm minor works/service team, but as part of the learning and development opportunities for the role, you will spend time working in and be exposed to all our divisions and all aspects of fire protection. We have a strong focus on developing our team and a positive working environment.

The prerequisites for these roles are:

• A restricted/full driver's licence and the ability to transport yourself to worksites around the Wellington region.
• You will have some practical/technical knowledge, and an initial understanding of Fire Protection systems of all types.
• A passion for meaningful and purposeful work.
You work well without supervision and possess excellent punctuality and time management skills.

In return, we offer you:

• Ongoing training opportunities.
• Once established, the possibility of a company-funded NZQA fire qualification.
• Tools, uniform, and phone supplied.
• Great career prospects
• Payment of the living wage or greater
• Overtime available and time ½ payment over 40 hrs
• A safe working environment
• A strong company culture and exposure to work with some of the best technicians in the industry on some of the region's most prestigious and critical sites.

If you believe you have the attitude, skills, and attributes which will add value to our business, and you would like to join a progressive, happy team, we would like to meet you. If this position appeals to you, please apply now!