Drainlayer (Canterbury)

HEB Construction

Christchurch

Hybrid

NZD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance
Income protection
Medical insurance
KiwiSaver employer contribution
Birthday off
Staff discounts via n3 Boost app
Training and development opportunities
Counselling and support services

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking a hands-on, experienced drainlayer to join our Civil team in Hornby, Christchurch. You will work on drainage, deep excavations and large-diameter pipe installations, leading a crew to deliver quality outcomes.

With a strong workload, you will install stormwater, sanitary sewer, watermains, pump stations and temporary shoring, while maintaining safety and planning efficiently on site.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on drainlaying experience on civil drainage projects.
  • Minimum Class 1 full licence; Class 2 with WTR preferred.
  • Strong safety and quality focus on site.
  • Excellent planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install stormwater and sanitary sewer pipework.
  • Install watermains and fittings.
  • Construct pump stations.
  • Install temporary shoring, trench shields, and sliderails.
  • Ensure health and safety of the crew.

Skills

Drainlaying
Class 1 Licence
Safety Focus
Site Communication

Job description

We are looking for a hands on, passionate and experienced Drainlayer to join our Civilteam in Hornby, Christchurch. With a strong workload, we need someone who enjoys a challenge and has experience with deep excavations, large diameter pipes and working around underground services.

With this role you'll get to enjoy all the benefits of working for an international company who work on some of the most exciting projects in New Zealand.

You'll be ready to overcome day to day challenges on site whilst motivating your crew to deliver drainage works for our clients. Your daily work could include the following:

  • Installing stormwater & sanitary sewer pipework
  • Installing watermains and fittings
  • Constructing pump stations
  • Installing temporary shoring, including trench shields, and sliderails
  • Ensuring the health and safety of you and your team

ABOUT YOU:

Highly skilled and experienced drainlayer

Minimum Class 1 full licence, preferably Class 2 with WTR

Focused on a high standard of safety and quality focused

Excellent planning and communication skills

About HEB:

HEBoffers an excellent benefits package to our employees. In addition to a hourly rate, you will also have access to other benefits such as:

  • $100,000 life insurance plan
  • Income protection and injury insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • IncreasedKiwisaver employer contribution rates over tenure milestones for enrolled employees
  • Birthday off
  • Heaps of discounts through n3 Boost! app
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Accessto free confidential counselling and support services

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in New Zealand Infrastructure. Our scope of work ranges from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions and bridges, all the way through to major projects of national significance.

Part of the Vinci Construction Americas-Oceania, we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.

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