Construction Labourers / Hammerhands

Personnel Touch Christchurch; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Touch Christchurch in Christchurch, South Island is recruiting for a Construction Labourer / Hammer Hands on a major project. Join a skilled team of Concrete Construction Carpenters and gain a clear pathway into in-demand trades in the country.

You'll assist with construction, deconstruction, site setup, and formwork tasks in outdoor conditions, with opportunities for training, tickets, and future roles from carpenter to site manager.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in construction.
• Reliable and punctual work history.
• Team player who fits into a team enviroment.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.
• Availability for 6-day weeks, overtime, and early starts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the carpentry team with construction, deconstruction, cleaning and formwork.
• Site establishment and pack downs, spotting concrete trucks.
• Hands-on concrete construction in outdoor conditions.
• Drive and pick up materials as needed.
• Maintain pace with a fast-moving team.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Hard working

Adaptability

Tools

Own tools

Job description

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Personnel Touch Christchurch – Christchurch, South Island

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER / HAMMER HANDS — CHRISTCHURCH

Large project kicking in Christchurch and we're bringing on labourers to work directly alongside a skilled team of Concrete Construction Carpenters. This isn't just a job, it's a genuine entry point into what will be, one of the most in demand trades in the country over the next 18 months, with a clear pathway to grow.

What you'll be doing:

Assisting the carpentry team with construction, deconstruction, cleaning and moving formwork. Site establishment and pack downs, spotting concrete trucks, and getting hands on with all things concrete construction. This is outdoor work, you'll be out in the elements, keeping pace with a fast moving team!

Where this can take you:

The tough days are well worth it. There's real opportunity here for training, upskilling, and gaining tickets and qualifications with pathways toward becoming a qualified carpenter, foreman, site manager, or into senior leadership roles for those who want to go there in the future.

What we're looking for:

A genuine interest in building a career in construction, not just filling a gap

A proven work history that demonstrates reliability and punctuality

A team player who fits in well to a team enviroment

Full, clean driver's licence (you'll be required to drive and pick up materials from time to time)

Availability and flexibility for 6 day weeks when required, overtime, and early starts for concrete pours

Your own tools are a definite advantage, though not essential

Drug free and able to pass ongoing, random testing.

Who will thrive here:

Someone who turns up, works hard, and wants to prove themselves. The right person will have a track record that speaks for itself – because on a job site like this, reputation is everything!