Skilled Labourer

CanRecruit; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CanRecruit is hiring two General Labourers for our client in Middleton, New Zealand. These roles involve hands-on general labouring, manual production work, and working with metal components in a busy industrial setting.

Training provided on processes and machinery, with duties spanning multiple departments and safety-focused tasks. Positions run Monday to Friday with two shift options: 6:00am–2:30pm (extrusion) and 8:00am–4:30pm (general labour).

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of manual, labour-intensive work.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting up to 20kg.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work hard.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures.
• Experience with manufacturing, foundry or production is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a friction saw to break up re-melt spills from the foundry.
• Work on an extrusion line and handle brass and other metal components.
• General labouring across multiple departments and manual production tasks.
• Handle and move metal components weighing up to 20kg.
• Learn extrusion processes and potentially train in machine operation.

Skills

Manual labour

Heavy lifting

Reliable punctual

Team player

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

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General Labourers – 2 Positions Available

Our client is looking for two reliable and hardworking General Labourers to join their busy industrial and manufacturing team in Middleton.

These are hands‑on roles working across different areas of the business. You’ll be involved in general labouring, manual production work and working with metal components, with training provided on the processes and machinery.
About the Roles Depending on the position, duties may include:

• Operating a friction saw to break up re‑melt spills from the foundry
• Working on an extrusion line and handling brass and other metal components
• General labouring across multiple departments
• Manual production and repetitive line work
• Handling and moving metal components weighing up to 20kg
• Assisting with workshop and production tasks
• Safely using hand and power tools
• Learning the extrusion process, with potential opportunities to train in machine operation
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Working as part of a team to meet production requirements

Some work will be completed outdoors, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in varying conditions.

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit and capable of manual, labour-intensive work
• Comfortable with heavy lifting up to 20kg
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work hard
• Able to follow health and safety procedures
• Previous experience with hand and power tools is an advantage
• Manufacturing, foundry or production experience is beneficial but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work well as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Two positions available
• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am – 2:30pm for the extrusion role, with potential overtime
• 8:00am – 4:30pm for the general labouring role
• Starting from $25.00 per hour
• Immediate starts available
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy industrial manufacturing environment
• Initial assignment of approximately two weeks for the general labouring position, with potential to extend for the right person

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Provide valid photo identification

Applicants who are successful will receive a voucher. Terms and conditions apply.

Please note candidates must have theright to work in New Zealandat time of application to be considered for this role. Candidates not in New Zealand will not be considered. A Pre-Employment Drug Test may be required.

Applicants for this position have to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.