Sealing Labour/Operator

HEB Construction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Full PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

HEB Construction is seeking a Sealing Labour / Operator in Christchurch to support sealing and surfacing works across projects. This hands-on role is part of a supportive Surfacing team delivering quality outcomes on essential roading infrastructure.

You will assist the crew on-site, operate trained plant and perform manual labour as required, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and delivering high standards.

Qualifications

• Must perform manual labour and operate on-site safely.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willing to follow instructions and maintain high safety standards.
• Desirable: prior civil construction or surfacing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the surfacing crew with day-to-day activities on site
• Operate plant and machinery you are trained and competent to use
• Carry out manual labouring duties when not operating plant
• Attend pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
• Use tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain and look after tools and site equipment
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and non-compliance
• Follow safe work methods, quality requirements and environmental controls
• Occasionally work night shifts, weekends, or additional hours
• Work collaboratively to deliver quality work right the first time

Skills

Full Class 1 license

Physically fit

Health & safety focus

Reliable with can-do attitude

Team player

Job description

At HEB Construction , we’re proud of the role we play in building and maintaining New Zealand’s transport infrastructure. We’re now looking for a motivated Sealing Labour / Operator to join our Surfacing team , supporting sealing and surfacing works across a range of projects.

This is a practical, hands‑on role where you’ll be part of a supportive crew delivering quality outcomes on essential roading infrastructure.

The role

As a Sealing Labour / Operator, you’ll support the surfacing crew through a mix of plant operation and general labouring duties , helping ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with Supervisors and the wider team, contributing to day‑to‑day surfacing activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental responsibility.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the surfacing crew with day‑to‑day activities on site
• Operating plant and machinery you are trained and competent to use
• Carrying out manual labouring duties when not operating plant
• Attending and actively participating in pre‑start meetings and toolbox talks
• Using tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Maintaining and looking after tools and site equipment
• Reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and non‑compliance
• Following safe work methods, quality requirements and environmental controls
• Occasionally working night shifts, weekends, or additional hours, as reasonably required.
• Working collaboratively to deliver quality work right the first time

What we’re looking for

• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour
• A strong health and safety focus
• Reliable with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

• Class 4 licence or higher
• Safe handling of bitumen training
• Forklift and W, T, R endorsements
• Site Safe or Construct Safe certificate
• First Aid, confined space or working at heights tickets
• Previous experience in civil construction or surfacing

We welcome applications from women and men, and from people at all stages of their career who meet the role requirements.

At HEB, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our people live our values every day: We are Open (Pono), Real (Tika), Together (Kotahitanga), Care (Whanake) and Deliver (Aroha).

You’ll be joining a team where safety, respect and looking out for each other come first.

What’s in it for you

• Secure, long‑term employment with a respected civil contractor
• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Life, injury and health insurance
• Birthday leave
• Full PPE and well‑maintained tools and equipment
• Ongoing training and development pathways
• A strong safety culture where your voice is heard
• Supportive crews and experienced leadership