Pipe Layers / Leading Hands

Nts Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Full-time, ABN and casual options

Ongoing Gold Coast region work

Overtime and night work opportunities

DIDO and FIFO opportunities

Career progression

Variety of water & wastewater projects

Job summary

NTS Group on the Gold Coast is seeking experienced Leading Hands, Pipelayers and Skilled Labourers to join our civil construction team working on water and wastewater projects. Ongoing, full-time roles with ABN and casual options are available, with overtime and night work opportunities across the region.

Ideal candidates will have pipeline and civil construction experience, safety awareness and the ability to read drawings. White Card essential; MR/HR licenses valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater construction, maintenance, repairs or pipelaying.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Safe work practices and site procedures knowledge.
• Ability to complete daily paperwork including pre-starts and JHAs.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Proactive health and safety approach.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands supervise crews and coordinate daily activities.
• Manage site productivity across projects.
• Contribute to multiple water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Complete daily site documentation and pre-starts.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance on site.

Skills

Water & wastewater infra

Underground services

Read drawings & specs

Construction methods & safety

Site documentation (pre-starts, JHAs)

Attention to detail

Health & safety mindset

Team communication

Punctual & reliable

Education

White Card (essential)

MR Licence preferred

HR Licence highly regarded

Certificate III in Pipelaying/Civil Construction

Confined Space Entry cert

Asbestos Removal cert

Other civil tickets & competencies

Job description

WE'RE HIRING – LEADING HANDS, PIPELAYERS & SKILLED LABOURERS

Location: Gold Coast, QLD

NTS Group is a well-established, Gold Coast–based civil construction company specialising in water and wastewater infrastructure.

We deliver works across three key areas:

• Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Maintenance

• Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Renewals

• Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

With strong, long-standing relationships across local utility authorities and developers, we have a solid pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects.

We are currently seeking experienced Leading Hands, Pipelayers and Skilled Labourers to join our growing team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay rates based on skills, experience and qualifications
• Full-time, flat-rate, ABN and casual employment opportunities
• Ongoing work across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and surrounding regions
• Overtime and night work opportunities
• Upcoming DIDO and FIFO opportunities
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
• A variety of projects across water and wastewater infrastructure

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their work and have experience in civil construction, particularly water and wastewater infrastructure.

Ideally, applicants will have:

• Experience in water and wastewater construction, maintenance, repairs or pipelaying
• Experience working with underground services and civil infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (particularly for Leading Hand and Pipelayer positions)
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, safe work practices and site procedures
• Ability to complete daily paperwork, including pre-starts, JHAs and other site documentation
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
• A proactive approach to workplace health and safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A reliable, punctual and positive attitude

For Leading Hand positions, previous experience supervising crews, coordinating daily activities and managing site productivity will be highly regarded.

LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction Induction White Card – essential
• MR Driver's Licence – preferred, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• HR Driver's Licence – highly regarded
• Certificate III in Pipelaying or Civil Construction – desirable
• Confined Space Entry certification – desirable
• Asbestos Removal certification – desirable
• Other relevant civil construction tickets and competencies will be highly regarded

Don't have every ticket or qualification? We encourage experienced and motivated applicants to apply, as we value practical experience, a good work ethic and the right attitude.

If you're an experienced Leading Hand, Pipelayer or Skilled Labourer looking for consistent work with an established Gold Coast company, we'd like to hear from you.