Marine Construction Labourer — Training & Path to Marine Trades

M and J Marine Services; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

M&J Marine Services, a family-owned marine and civil contractor based in Port Stephens, NSW, seeks a hands-on general labourer to support carpenters, piling crew and barge master on marine and coastal projects. This role is outdoor, physical work within a small crew, with early starts and travel across NSW.

You will be part of projects ranging from jetties to seawalls, with access to training and ticket support and a clear pathway into marine trades.

Qualifications

• White Card and Driver's Licence are required.
• Fit for heavy manual work and comfortable around water, including swimming.
• Reliable, on time and willing to learn.
• Happy with early starts and travel within NSW.
• Construction or labouring experience preferred, but attitude counts.
• HR licence is useful.
• Experience on boats, barges or in marine trades is useful.

Responsibilities

• Jetty, pontoon and boardwalk builds and repairs.
• Piling and rock placement.
• Formwork, steel fixing and concrete pours.
• Handling and moving materials on land, on the barge and over water.
• Site set-up, pack-up and housekeeping.
• Demolition and removal of old structures.

Skills

White Card

Driver's Licence

Heavy manual work

Water safety

Reliable & punctual

Willing to learn

HR Licence

Job description

M&J Marine Services, a family-owned marine and civil contractor based in Port Stephens, NSW, seeks a hands-on general labourer to support carpenters, piling crew and barge master on marine and coastal projects. This role is outdoor, physical work within a small crew, with early starts and travel across NSW.

You will be part of projects ranging from jetties to seawalls, with access to training and ticket support and a clear pathway into marine trades.