General Labourer - Drainage
- Auckland Airport
- Permanent
- Sun Nov 1 20:30:31 2026
- 59458
The Role
At Turbo Staff, we’re all about hard work, reliability, and teamwork. We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Drainage General Labourers to join our team and work on a range of long-term projects across the residential, commercial, and civil construction sectors throughout the South Island.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive team where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, work on exciting infrastructure projects, and learn from skilled industry professionals. If you're hardworking, safety-focused, and ready to develop your career, we'd like to hear from you.
Due to our clients' requirements and project timeframes, only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to receive your application. Click “Apply Now”to submit your CV, or visit our careers page to apply directly.
At Turbo Staff, we’re all about hard work, reliability, and teamwork. We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Drainage General Labourers to join our team and work on a range of long-term projects across the residential, commercial, and civil construction sectors throughout the South Island.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive team where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, work on exciting infrastructure projects, and learn from skilled industry professionals. If you're hardworking, safety-focused, and ready to develop your career, we'd like to hear from you.
Due to our clients' requirements and project timeframes, only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with drainage installation, including trenching, pipe laying, alignment, backfilling, and testing.
- Carry out manual labour on civil construction projects, including drainage, plumbing, and general construction works.
- Construct and assist with formwork, boxing, beams, walls, stairs, and other structural elements on civil and infrastructure projects.
- Support plumbing installations and repairs, ensuring drainage and water systems are installed correctly.
- Operate hand tools and small machinery safely and effectively.
- Follow site plans, project specifications, and health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment.
- Previous experience as a Drainage Labourer or working on roads, bridges, infrastructure, or large-scale civil construction projects.
- Knowledge of drainage systems, pipe installation, and civil construction techniques.
- Physically fit and capable of performing demanding outdoor work in varying site conditions.
- Current Site Safe certification required.
- Confined Space certification is highly advantageous.
- Full Class 1 driver's licence and reliable transport.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.
- Competitive hourly rate of $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience.
- Opportunities available across the South Island.
- Long-term projects with reputable clients.
- Outstanding pastoral care — we genuinely care about our people and their wellbeing.
- Opportunities for ongoing employment and career progression.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to receive your application. Click “Apply Now”to submit your CV, or visit our careers page to apply directly.
