Precast Concrete Workers, Patchers, Detailers & Dogmen/Crane Operators

Deep Sauce; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Consistent work

Job summary

Direct Personnel is seeking reliable precast concrete patchers and detailers for opportunities in the Newcastle region. We welcome experienced patchers and detailers as well as hands-on workers from construction backgrounds. Candidates with precast experience are highly regarded; transferable backgrounds from bricklaying, tiling, plastering and rendering are welcome.

White Card is essential. If you are practical, physically fit and have a positive can-do attitude, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in rendering, bricklaying or patching – essential
• Previous precast concrete experience
• Concrete patching, repairs and finishing
• Bricklaying, tiling, plastering or rendering backgrounds
• Concreting, formwork or carpentry experience
• Experience using grinders, power tools and finishing equipment

Responsibilities

• Patching and repairing precast concrete panels
• Applying grout, sealants and finishing products
• Caulking joints and gaps
• Grinding, smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces
• Completing detailed repairs to a high standard

Skills

Patching

Detail finishing

Concrete patching

Precast concrete

Bricklaying background

Tiling background

Plastering background

Rendering background

Concreting

Formwork

Carpentry experience

Grinders/power tools

Education

White Card

Job description

Multiple precast roles now open across two sites in the Newcastle region, with steady overtime on offer.

Direct Personnel is currently seeking reliable, hardworking and motivated Precast Concrete Patchers and Detailers for a range of opportunities within the precast concrete industry in the Newcastle region.

We are looking for experienced concrete patchers and detailers, as well as hands‑on workers with backgrounds in construction and other trades.

Experience working within a precast concrete environment will be highly regarded, particularly for candidates with concrete finishing or panel repair experience.

We are also interested in people from transferable trade backgrounds including bricklaying, tiling, plastering, rendering and concreting.

Previous precast experience is not essential for all positions. If you're practical, physically fit, take pride in your work and have a positive can‑do attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Opportunities & Responsibilities

Concrete Patchers & Detailers

• Patching and repairing precast concrete panels
• Applying grout, sealants and finishing products
• Caulking joints and gaps
• Grinding, smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces
• Completing detailed repairs to a high standard

Skills & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience in rendering, bricklaying or patching – essential
• Previous precast concrete experience
• Concrete patching, repairs and finishing
• Bricklaying, tiling, plastering or rendering backgrounds
• Concreting, formwork or carpentry experience
• Experience using grinders, power tools and finishing equipment

What We're Looking For

• Previous construction or trade experience
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Reliable, punctual and motivated
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• White Card – essential
• Reliable transport
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and mobility assessment

What's On Offer?

• Consistent work and ongoing opportunities
• Monday to Friday work
• Overtime available
• Weekly pay
• Potential for ongoing full-time employment for the right candidates

At Direct Personnel, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.