Labourer

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matched up to 4%

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and CO

Great benefits for you and your whānau

Job summary

Higgins is seeking motivated Labourers to join the Civil–Concrete team in Wellington. If you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a tight-knit crew, this is a great opportunity to build your career in civil construction across the region.

You’ll assist with excavation support, backfilling, compaction and concrete preparation, maintain tidy work areas, and follow safety processes while wearing PPE. A Class 1 Licence and Site Safe are preferred, with long-term opportunities and good benefits in a

Qualifications

• Must have a practical, reliable approach to manual labour on civil sites.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and ability to follow site procedures.
• Experience or willingness to learn civil/construction roading tasks is preferred.
• Class 1 Driver Licence is required.
• Desirable Site Safe or First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil and concrete construction activities such as excavation support, backfilling, spreading, compacting and concrete preparation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Manual labour

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Class 1 Driver Licence

Tools

Site Safe Passport

First Aid

TTM Awareness/TC Basic

Job description

Description

The Civil–Concrete team at Higgins Wellington is growing, and we’re looking for motivated Labourers to join us. If you enjoy hands on work, being part of a tight knit crew, and contributing to meaningful civil construction projects across the region, this is a great opportunity to build your career in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with civil and concrete construction activities including excavation support, backfilling, spreading, compacting, and concrete preparation


• Performing general labouring tasks such as shovelling, sweeping, raking, lifting, and carrying materials


• Preparing work areas, protecting assets, and helping set up and pack down sites


• Supporting mobile plant operations by acting as a spotter when trained and authorised


• Operating small tools and equipment safely (where trained)


• Completing basic pre start checks on small plant and equipment


• Maintaining tidy, well organised work areas


• Following Work Plans, JSEA’s, and Supervisor instructions to ensure quality outcomes


• Assisting with 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 willingness to learn


• Experience with a kerb machine (extruded and cast in-stiu) is a plus.


• Ability to perform manual labour tasks and work safely around plant and machinery


• Experience in civil construction or roading labouring (desirable but not essential)


• Understanding of safe working practices on construction sites


• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team


• Class 1 Driver Licence (required)


• Site Safe Passport, TTM Awareness/TC Basic, or First Aid (desirable)

Come join the Green Team

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week


• 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.