Labourer

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Upskilling opportunities

Supportive team culture

Fuel discounts and pie/coffee

KiwiSaver employer contribution match

Family benefits

Job summary

Higgins, part of Fletcher Building, is seeking a motivated Labourer to join our Wairarapa surfacing team. You'll support asphalt, chipseal work and general labour on road maintenance projects.

Working with experienced crews, you'll be responsible for safety, site prep, traffic management, and keeping work areas tidy. This is a permanent, full-time role with long-term opportunities and upskilling.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding manual labour tasks.
• Experience in surfacing, roading or civil construction is desirable.
• Ability to follow safety instructions on construction sites.
• Class 1 Driver Licence is required.
• WTR/Class 2 or plant operation knowledge is advantageous.
• Site Safe Passport or First Aid certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist asphalt and chipseal surfacing activities.
• Support site prep, setup and pack down.
• Carry out general labouring duties such as shovelling and sweeping.
• Assist pothole repairs and road maintenance tasks.
• Provide spotter support for mobile plant operations.
• Operate small tools safely when trained.
• Complete basic prestart checks on small plant.
• Maintain tidy and safe work areas.
• Follow Work Plans, JSEA's and supervisor instructions.
• Assist with traffic management around live sites.
• Support environmental controls and site clean ups.
• Work with crew and other teams as required.
• Adhere to Higgins HSE processes and PPE.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Manual labour

Surfacing/roading experience

Safe working practices

Teamwork

Class 1 Driver Licence

Small plant experience

Site Safe / First Aid

Job description

The Surfacing team in Wairarapa is looking for a motivated Labourer to join the Higgins team. If you enjoy hands on work, being part of a tight knit crew, and contributing to projects that keep our roads and communities connected, this is a great opportunity to build your career in the civil construction industry.

As a Labourer, you'll support the delivery of surfacing works across the Wairarapa region. Working alongside experienced operators, forepersons, and surfacing crews, you'll help deliver safe, high-quality road maintenance and construction projects.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with asphalt and chipseal surfacing activities
• Supporting crews with site preparation, set up, and pack down
• Carrying out general labouring duties including shovelling, sweeping, raking, lifting, and clearing work areas
• Assisting with pothole repairs, road maintenance, and pavement reinstatement works
• Supporting mobile plant operations by acting as a spotter when trained and authorised
• Operating small tools and equipment safely (where trained)
• Completing basic prestart checks on small plant and equipment
• Maintaining tidy, organised, and safe work environments
• Following Work Plans, JSEA's, and Supervisor instructions to ensure quality outcomes
• Assisting with traffic management activities and working safely around live traffic environments
• Supporting environmental controls, spill response, and site clean ups
• Working cooperatively with your crew and supporting other teams when required
• Always following Higgins' health, safety, and environmental processes and wearing required PPE

What you'll bring

• A positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to carry out physically demanding manual labour tasks
• Experience in surfacing, roading, civil construction, or infrastructure maintenance (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of safe working practices on construction and roading sites
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Class 1 Driver Licence (required)
• WTR endorsements, Class 2 Licence, or experience operating small plant (advantageous)
• Site Safe Passport, TTM Worker/TC Basic, or First Aid certification (desirable)
• A strong commitment to safety and quality

Come join the Green Team

• Permanent, full-time role with long term work
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further training and qualifications
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Great benefits for you and your whānau

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across Aotearoa. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check. You'll need to be fit for work.

We're with you on the road ahead. Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

Research shows that females and minority groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this role interests you but you don't feel you tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value diversity and believe we are better together.