Certifying Drainlayer

Tradestaff; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff is recruiting a Registered Drainlayer for Queenstown to install and maintain drainage systems across residential, commercial and civil projects. You will read plans, set levels, and deliver drainage work to NZ standards.

You must hold a current practising licence, enjoy teamwork, and communicate clearly on site. A Class 1 driver licence and reliable work ethic are required for this role in a dynamic Otago environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence.
• Proven experience in drainage installation and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drainage specifications.
• Strong understanding of drainage systems and relevant NZ requirements.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Reliable attitude, good communication and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining drainage systems across all 3 waters.
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications.
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections.
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors.
• Ensuring work complies with applicable NZ standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services.

Skills

Drainage installation

Plan reading

NZ licensing

Driver licence

Site teamwork

Quality workmanship

Job description

Registered Drainlayer – Queenstown

Location: Queenstown

Pay: $43 - $48 per hour

Qualified Drainlayer? Let's talk about your next move.

• Drainage and civil infrastructure opportunities acrossQueenstown
• Put your trade qualification and experience to work
• Competitive rates for skilled, licensed tradespeople

Tradestaff is looking to connect with Registered Drainlayers who know their trade, take pride in quality workmanship and are ready for their next opportunity.

If you're confident reading plans, setting levels and delivering drainage work to the required standards, we want to hear from you.

Whether your background is in residential developments, commercial construction or large civil infrastructure projects, your skills could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll be doing

• Installing and maintainingdrainage systems across all 3 waters
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors
• Ensuring work complies with applicable NZ standards, codes and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services

What we're looking for

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence
• Proven experience in drainage installation and construction
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drainage specifications
• Strong understanding of drainage systems and relevant NZ requirements
• Full Class 1 driver's licence
• Reliable attitude, good communication and pride in your workmanship

Even better if you have:

• Certifying Drainlayer registration and current practising licence
• Experience across commercial, civil or subdivision drainage
• Experience leading crews or coordinating drainage works
• WTR endorsements or additional civil tickets
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification

What’s in it for you.

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Access to drainage and infrastructure opportunities across Southland
• Opportunities to use your specialist skills on a variety of projects

Interested?

If you're a Registered Drainlayer looking for a fresh opportunity, we'd love to have a chat.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.