Labourers & Hammerhands

Roading and Building Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Licenses support

Summer work

PPE provided

Long-term placements

Job summary

RB Recruitment is seeking reliable Labourers and Hammer hands for ongoing opportunities across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Roles involve general site labouring, basic carpentry, fencing, and landscaping tasks to support trades professionals.

Wages are paid weekly, with options for long-term placements, and opportunities to gain licenses (class 2/4/5/WTR). This Christchurch-based role requires consistent attendance and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• General site labouring and manual handling.
• Concreting, precasting work.
• Fencing and decking work.

Responsibilities

• General site labouring and manual handling.
• Concreting, Precasting work.
• Fencing and decking work.
• Basic hard and soft landscaping.
• Assisting tradespeople on construction sites.
• Basic carpentry and hammer hand duties.
• Civil construction support work.

Skills

General labouring

Manual handling

Power tools

Carpentry basics

Civil construction support

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Roading and Building Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

RB Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Labourers and Hammer hands for a range of ongoing opportunities across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

We work with a variety of trusted clients across the construction, civil, and landscaping sectors, meaning successful candidates will have access to consistent work, varied projects, and opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.

These roles suit individuals who are keen to work, show up consistently, and are looking to build or continue a solid career in the trades and construction industry. Having your WTR, or heavy truck licenses is also an advantage

Depending on experience and placement, duties may include:

• General site labouring and manual handling
• Fencing and decking work
• Basic hard and soft landscaping
• Ability and experience in using power tools
• Assisting tradespeople on construction sites
• Basic carpentry and hammer hand duties
• Civil construction support work

RB Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Labourers and Hammer hands for a range of ongoing opportunities across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

We work with a variety of trusted clients across the construction, civil, and landscaping sectors, meaning successful candidates will have access to consistent work, varied projects, and opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.

These roles suit individuals who are keen to work, show up consistently, and are looking to build or continue a solid career in the trades and construction industry. Having your WTR, or heavy truck licenses is also an advantage

Depending on experience and placement, duties may include:

• General site labouring and manual handling
• Concreting, Precasting work
• Fencing and decking work
• Basic hard and soft landscaping
• Ability and experience in using power tools
• Assisting tradespeople on construction sites
• Basic carpentry and hammer hand duties
• Civil construction support work

What we offer

• Weekly pay ranging from $25-$32ph (depending on skill set)
• Career growth - giving you support to gain more licenses (class 2/4/5/WTR)
• Consistent work over the summer period!
• PPE provided and the relevant tools of the trade dependent on site.
• Opportunity for long-term placements and permanent roles

This role is Christchurch based. We will not be accepting international applications.

About RB Recruitment

RB Recruitment stands for Roading and Building Recruitment. While we specialise in civil and construction industries, we also partner with leading transport, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing companies across Canterbury. Our goal is simple — connecting reliable workers with trusted employers and helping people build long-term careers.