Civil Labourer – Drainage and Earthworks

Location: Napier, Hawke’s Bay
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Civil Construction, Drainage and Earthworks
Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and capability

The Opportunity

323 Recruitment is working with an established, owner-operated civil and drainage contractor based in Napier.

The company delivers major drainage outfall lines, subdivisions, underground infrastructure and earthworks projects throughout Hawke’s Bay. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking for a motivated Civil Labourer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is new to the civil construction industry and wants to build a genuine long-term career. Previous civil experience is not essential. The company is primarily looking for someone with the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

You will work alongside experienced drainlayers, machine operators and supervisors who can help you develop practical drainage, earthworks and civil construction skills.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

Assisting drainlayers and machine operators on civil construction sites
Supporting the installation of stormwater, wastewater and other underground services
Helping with major drainage outfall and subdivision projects
Preparing pipes, fittings, bedding materials and construction equipment
Assisting with pipe laying, manholes, catchpits and drainage structures
Preparing trenches before pipe installation
Spotting excavators and helping operators work safely around underground services
Completing trench support, backfilling and compaction work
Using hand tools and small construction equipment
Loading, unloading and moving materials around the site
Completing general earthworks and site preparation tasks
Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
Following instructions from drainlayers, operators and site supervisors
Complying with company health and safety procedures
Helping wherever required to keep the project moving
About You

The successful candidate will:

Be interested in starting or developing a career in civil construction
Be willing to complete physically demanding, hands-on work
Not be afraid of getting dirty or working outdoors in changing conditions
Have a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
Be reliable, punctual and committed to turning up every day
Follow instructions and respond positively to feedback
Work well within a small, hardworking civil construction crew
Take pride in completing work properly
Understand the importance of site safety
Be willing to help with a range of different site duties
Want to develop and work their way through the ranks

Previous experience in labouring, construction, drainage, farming, landscaping, forestry or another physically demanding environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Licences and Requirements

The following would be advantageous:

Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence
ConstructSafe or Site Safe passport
Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements
Previous experience using hand tools or small plant
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What Is on Offer
Full-time, permanent employment
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Stable work with a growing Hawke’s Bay civil contractor
Exposure to major drainage, subdivision and earthworks projects
Hands-on training from experienced operators and drainlayers
Opportunity to learn machine operating and drainage skills
Genuine long-term career progression
Supportive, owner-operated working environment
Opportunity to prove yourself and take on greater responsibility
Apply

This role would suit someone who wants more than just a temporary labouring job. The company is looking for someone who wants to learn, develop practical skills and build a long-term career in the civil construction industry.

Apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your work history, licence status and availability.