Construction Labourer – Entry-Level, Hands-On Career Growth

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

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.