Building Labourer

Canstaff; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking a physically capable labourer to join residential and light commercial building sites in Canterbury. This role offers practical exposure to the building industry while working alongside experienced tradespeople.

You will handle general site labour, assist builders, keep sites tidy, and learn how a construction site operates day to day. A Class 1 NZ driver licence and the ability to pass a drug test are required, with reliability and a positive, can-do attitude valued.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and eager to learn.
• Full Class 1 NZ driver licence.
• Able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• General building site labouring
• Assisting builders and other trades
• Site clean-ups and material handling
• Learning how construction sites operate day to day

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Class 1 NZ licence

Drug test ready

Job description

Are you looking for a chance to get your foot in the door of the building industry?

We’re looking for a physically capable, reliable individual to work as a labourer on residential and light commercial building sites. This role gives you real exposure to the building industry while working alongside experienced tradespeople.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• General building site labouring
• Assisting builders and other trades
• Site clean-ups and material handling
• Learning how construction sites operate day to day

What We’re Looking For:

• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• Reliable – able to turn up on time, every day
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Keen to learn new skills and explore a career path
• Full Class 1 NZ driver licence
• Able to pass a drug test

This role has the potential to turn into much more for the right person who shows initiative and commitment.