Construction Labourer – hands-on across Canterbury sites

Blokhaus; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Weekly pay

Hands-on trade experience

Safety-focused team culture

Job summary

Blokhaus is seeking reliable Construction Labourers to join our Canterbury team. You will gain hands-on experience across commercial, residential, and civil sites, assisting tradespeople and helping to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

We offer weekly pay, an immediate start, and exposure to a variety of construction tasks while developing practical trade skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience on construction or civil sites.
• Must hold a valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Must have your own standard PPE (steel cap boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves).
• Steel fixing experience (tying steel, rebar placement) is a huge advantage.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople on-site with daily construction tasks and site prep.
• Operate basic power tools, hand tools, and site equipment safely.
• Assist with steel fixing and rebar/tie work where needed.
• Set up and tidy the site, maintain safe work environment.

Skills

Class 1 Driver's License

Own PPE

Steel fixing experience

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

N/A

Job description

Blokhaus is seeking reliable Construction Labourers to join our Canterbury team. You will gain hands-on experience across commercial, residential, and civil sites, assisting tradespeople and helping to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

We offer weekly pay, an immediate start, and exposure to a variety of construction tasks while developing practical trade skills in a supportive team environment.