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Experienced Civil Drainlayer

Canstaff

New Zealand

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NZD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

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Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced drainlayer in Christchurch to supervise a team, ensuring project compliance and timely completion. Civil construction experience and a Class 2 Drivers license are essential. This full-time role offers $30 - $42 per hour, vehicle, and an immediate start available, promoting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Vehicle and mobile phone provided
Weekly and monthly team gatherings
Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

  • Experience in civil construction is essential.
  • Passing a pre-employment medical and drug test is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and upskill the drainlaying team.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations.
  • Dig trenches and install pipes.
  • Operate machinery as necessary.

Skills

Supervisory skills
Timely project completion
Civil construction experience
Team leadership

Education

Certified Drainlayer
Class 2 Drivers license
WTR endorsement
Job description

Due to continued growth, our client needs an experienced drainlayer in Christchurch!

About the Role

Leading by example, you'll be responsible for ensuring the team delivers projects on time and meets all compliance expectations. You'll supervise our client's drainlaying team in digging trenches, installing, and laying pipes, and helping them to upskill where necessary.

  • Supervise and upskill the drainlaying team
  • Ensure compliance
  • Dig trenches
  • Install pipes
  • Operate machinery
About You

You're a motivated, self-starting individual that completes projects in a timely manner to a high standard. You're the sort of person who takes ownership of their work.

Experience as a team leader or foreman is preferred, but all applicants will be considered based on skills and experience.

A Certified Drainlayer is preferred but not essential.

  • Civil construction experience essential
  • Class 2 Drivers license required
  • WTR endorsement
  • Passing a pre-employment medical and drug test is required
About Our Client

They work hard to maintain a healthy and happy workplace culture. If a cold beer at the end of a long week and the odd safety meeting around a cooked breakfast fit in with your ability to perform as required, this is the place for you.

What's On Offer
  • Full-time, permanent role based in Canterbury, near Christchurch
  • Immediate start is available
  • Weekly and monthly get-togethers
  • Vehicle and mobile phone supplied to the right applicant
  • $30 - $42 per hour, depending on your experience
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