Northern Rivers Fencing Pty Ltd – Ballina NSW
Northern Rivers Fencing is looking for a practical, reliableWelder / Yardpersonto join our team in West Ballina.
This is a hands-on and varied role working primarily across our workshop and yard, supporting our fencing and gate installation teams, with some on-site work as required.
The majority of the welding work isMIG welding aluminium and steel, including the fabrication of gates, frames, fencing components and other items used across our projects.
The role isn't purely welding.
You'll also be involved in processing, picking and packing orders, preparing materials for jobs, receiving deliveries, loading and unloading vehicles, stock handling and keeping the workshop and yard organised.
Welder / Yardperson
West Ballina
Northern Rivers Fencing is looking for a practical, reliableWelder / Yardpersonto join our team in West Ballina.
This is a hands-on and varied role working primarily across our workshop and yard, supporting our fencing and gate installation teams, with some on-site work as required.
The majority of the welding work isMIG welding aluminium and steel, including the fabrication of gates, frames, fencing components and other items used across our projects.
The role isn't purely welding.
You'll also be involved in processing, picking and packing orders, preparing materials for jobs, receiving deliveries, loading and unloading vehicles, stock handling and keeping the workshop and yard organised.
What you'll do
MIG weld and fabricate aluminium and steel
Fabricate gates, frames and fencing components
Cut, drill, grind and prepare materials
Work from measurements and basic fabrication drawings
Process, pick and pack material orders for upcoming jobs and customers
Prepare materials for installation teams
Receive and check deliveries
Load and unload trucks, trailers and deliveries
Assist with stock control and materials handling




Maintain an organised workshop and yard
Operate a forklift where licensed
Assist with deliveries and truck driving where appropriately licensed
Assist with in office fabrication, welding, repairs and general fencing work as required
Carry out general workshop and yard duties as required
What we're looking for
You'll need to be practical, reliable and capable of working independently once given a job.
We're looking for someone who is comfortable fabricating in the workshop, working around the yard and occasionally heading out to site when required.
Essential:
MIG welding experience with aluminium and steel
Good fabrication and measuring skills
Ability to use workshop tools safely and confidently
Good attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Current driver's licence
Willingness to get involved in general workshop, yard and occasional site work
Highly regarded but not essential:
TIG welding experience
Stick welding experience
Forklift licence
MR or higher truck licence
Gate or fencing fabrication experience
Warehouse, logistics or materials handling experience
Order processing, picking and packing experience
You don't necessarily need to be a qualified boilermaker or fabricator.
We're more interested in someone whocan weld properly, works accurately, uses initiative and takes pride in their work.
About us
Northern Rivers Fencing is an established fencing and automatic gate company based in West Ballina.
We work across residential and commercial projects throughout the Northern Rivers.
Our work includes Colorbond, timber, aluminium, pool, chainwire and security fencing, along with manual and automatic gates.
This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys fabrication but also wantsvariety in their day, with a mix of welding, fabrication, order preparation, yard operations and occasional site work.
We're looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
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📌 Welder / Yardsperson (New South Wales)
🏢 Northern Rivers Fencing
📍 New South Wales