General Construction Labourer / Hammer hand

Emerson Building and Construction; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Emerson Building and Construction seeks an experienced General Construction Labourer / Hammer hand to join our outdoor civil team in Auckland. This physically demanding role involves walking track construction and maintenance, timber boardwalks, bridges and retaining structures, and may require stays away from home on extended projects.

You will work under Site Supervisors, safely handle common hand and power tools, and contribute to quality workmanship across diverse environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, civil works or outdoor manual labour.
• Willingness to stay away from Auckland for extended project periods.
• Ability to safely use common construction hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• General construction labouring and hammerhand duties on civil sites.
• Walking track construction and maintenance; timber boardwalks and bridges.
• Construction of boxed stairs and retaining structures; concrete formwork and finishing.
• Drainage installation and maintenance; track surfacing and material handling.
• Maintain clean, safe worksites and follow health and environmental procedures.

Skills

General labouring

Hammerhand

Outdoor construction

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Emerson Building and Construction – Waitakere, North Island

Emerson Building & Construction Ltd (EBC) is a specialist environmental and civil construction company celebrating over 20 years in business.

Infrastructure Delivery

We deliver high-quality public infrastructure throughout Auckland's Regional Parks and surrounding areas, including:

• Walking track construction and maintenance
• Timber boardwalks and bridges
• Viewing platforms
• Retaining structures
• Concrete footpaths and foundations
• Drainage and erosion control works
• Regional park infrastructure

Our projects are often undertaken in remote bush, coastal and environmentally sensitive locations where quality workmanship, teamwork and safety are essential.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable General Construction Labourer / Hammer hand to join our growing team with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar civil construction site role.

This is a physically demanding outdoor construction role involving a wide variety of civil and environmental construction projects. Working under the direction of experienced Site Supervisors, you will assist with the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure throughout New Zealand.

We work within and outside the Auckland region and some project will require you to be staying away from home for extended periods.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in producing quality workmanship, works safely and reliably, and is looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• General construction labouring and hammerhand duties
• Walking track construction and maintenance
• Timber boardwalk and bridge construction
• Construction of boxed stairs and retaining structures
• Concrete formwork, placing and finishing
• Drainage installation and maintenance
• Track surfacing, gravel placement and compaction
• Hand Digging earthworks and site preparation
• Vegetation clearance and environmental restoration works
• Loading, unloading and transporting construction materials
• Manual handling of timber, gravel, concrete and other building materials
• Operating hand and power tools safely
• Assisting excavator and machinery operators
• Maintaining clean, safe and environmentally responsible worksites
• Following all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures

Applicants should demonstrate

• Previous experience in construction, civil works, landscaping, earthworks, forestry, concreting or another physically demanding outdoor industry.
• Able to work outside of Auckland and live away from home for extended periods during the full project.
• Ability to safely use common construction hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Strong work ethic with a reliable and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating patience, respect and clear communication with colleagues from a range of cultural and language backgrounds.
• A willingness to learn and follow direction from supervisors.
• A commitment to producing quality workmanship.
• A current Full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence is preferred, or an ability to gain one.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role.

Applicants must be capable of:

• Walking several kilometres each day to and from remote construction sites.
• Working on steep, uneven and challenging terrain.
• Carrying tools and construction materials over long distances.
• Lifting, digging, shovelling and undertaking repetitive manual tasks.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Working occasional Saturdays when required to meet project programmes.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment (minimum 35 hours per week)
• Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Interesting and varied projects across Auckland's Regional Parks
• Opportunity to develop practical construction skills across a wide range of civil and environmental projects
• Long-term employment opportunities for the right applicant

Pre-employment Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal history check.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand.