Labourer Opportunities - SEQ

McNab; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

TOIL & sick leave benefits

PPE reimbursement up to $500

Uniform allocation

Health & fitness subsidy

Birthday leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

McNab is seeking a Labourer to support site teams across a range of general labouring, site preparation and construction activities on projects around Queensland. You’ll work with varied materials and equipment while helping keep sites safe, organised and productive.

With projects spanning Toowoomba, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, you could gain experience on high-rise apartments, residential and commercial projects, and more, while building your career with McNab.

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience in a similar building or construction role.
• Construction White Card (Forklift, Telehandler or Traffic Control, are advantageous).
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Physically fit and willingness to complete a functional assessment.
• A reliable, safety-focused approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a construction team.

Responsibilities

• Performing general construction and labouring duties.
• Operating hand and power tools, plant and construction equipment.
• Loading, unloading and safely handling construction materials.
• Assisting with site setup, preparation, clean-up and site presentation.
• Completing measuring, marking out and other construction activities as directed.
• Supporting trades and site teams to keep the project moving.
• Maintaining safe, productive and quality work areas.

Skills

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Education

Construction White Card

Job description

As a Labourer with McNab, you’ll support our site teams across a range of general labouring, site preparation and construction activities. You’ll work with different materials, tools, plant and equipment while helping keep our sites safe, organised and productive.

With projects spanning Toowoomba, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, you could find yourself working on a range of projects from high-rise apartments and residential developments to commercial and retail projects, industrial facilities, hotels, aged care and retirement living, education and specialised facilities.

No two projects are the same, giving you the opportunity to build your experience, broaden your skills and gain exposure to different types of construction. You’ll work alongside experienced trades and site professionals, playing an important role in keeping the project moving and maintaining the standards McNab is known for.

With a strong pipeline of work across South East Queensland, we’re always interested in meeting experienced Labourers who want to build their skills and their career with McNab.

The work

Depending On The Project, Your Day-to-day Work May Include

• Performing general construction and labouring duties
• Operating hand and power tools, plant and construction equipment
• Loading, unloading and safely handling construction materials
• Assisting with site setup, preparation, clean-up and site presentation
• Completing measuring, marking out and other construction activities as directed
• Supporting trades and site teams to keep the project moving
• Maintaining safe, productive and quality work areas

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for Labourers who have:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar building or construction role
• Construction White Card (Forklift, Telehandler or Traffic Control, are advantageous)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Physically fit and willingness to complete a functional assessment
• A reliable, safety-focused approach to work
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a construction team

What’s On Offer

We want people to build a career with us, not just work on one project. With a strong pipeline of work across South East Queensland, there are opportunities to gain experience across different types of construction and progress your career over time.

• A strong pipeline of work across diverse Brisbane and South East Queensland projects
• Career pathways, with opportunities to progress from hands-on roles into Foreman, Site Manager and other leadership positions
• Trades & Labour EA benefits, including banked hours (TOIL), sick leave bonus and Living Away From Home allowances, where applicable
• PPE reimbursement up to $500 per year for eligible employees under the Trades & Labour EA
• Annual uniform allocation with branded workwear
• $250 annual health and fitness subsidy, plus access to Fitness Passport
• Birthday leave and paid parental and secondary carer leave
• Employee discounts across 1,000+ brands

This is an Expression of Interest, so if you’re not looking for a move right now but would like to be considered for future opportunities, we’d still encourage you to register your interest.