General labourer

Personnel Placements; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing opportunities

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a General Labourer to support trades and site crews across civil, construction, manufacturing and warehousing environments. You may load/unload materials, keep worksites tidy and safe, and assist with general labouring duties on varied sites.

We value reliability, a can-do attitude, teamwork and a willingness to learn. Experience helps but a positive approach and fitness are important. Weekly pay and potential ongoing work await.

Qualifications

• Reliability and a can-do attitude
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
• Ability to work well in a team
• Commitment to workplace safety

Responsibilities

• Assisting trades and site crews
• Loading/unloading materials
• Keeping worksites organised and safe
• Using hand and power tools
• Factory or yard work
• Labouring and general support duties

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

General Labourer

We’re on the lookout for practical, reliable people who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in. We have a range of opportunities available across civil, construction, manufacturing and warehousing environments.

No two days are the same - one week you could be helping on a busy construction site, the next assisting in a production environment or supporting a civil crew.

What you might be doing:

• Assisting trades and site crews
• Loading/unloading materials
• Keeping worksites organised and safe
• Using hand and power tools
• Factory or yard work
• Labouring and general support duties

What we value:

• Reliability and a good attitude
• Common sense and willingness to learn
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
• Ability to work well in a team
• Commitment to workplace safety

Experience is great, but attitude is everything. If you’re motivated and willing to learn, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll get:

• Weekly pay
• Opportunities with respected local companies
• Potential for ongoing work
• Support from a down-to-earth recruitment team
• A chance to build experience and develop new skills

All applicant will need to undergo a Ministry of Justice background checks and pre-employment drug screening may apply.

We do not offer sponsorship, you will need to be a citizen, resident or have a valid work visa to be eligible.