Job Role: Construction Labourers & Operators
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Canterbury
Category: Building & Construction
Sub-Category: Labourer
Description:
Construction Labourers & Operators
Summary:
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-third, plus bonuses
- Real career progression with BCITO training – towards Concrete Cutting/Drilling
- Consistent hours with a variety of work
Hard-working, reliable people wanted for concrete cutting, drilling & demolition. Learn specialist skills in a high-performing team.
Description
This Is Where Hard Workers Get Ahead
If you’re in construction, civil, or mechanical work and feel like you’re not progressing, not learning, or not being paid what you’re worth – read on.
We’re working with a leading South Island contractor specialising in concrete cutting, drilling, deconstruction/demolition.
They take on complex, technical work that most others can’t – and they invest in people who want to step up and build a proper career.
But these roles don’t come up often – and they won’t stay open for long.
The Roles Available:
- Construction Labourers (Class 1) career opportunity, progression to experienced operator
Starting from $26+ per hour
→ Ideal if you’ve got construction/civil experience and want to move into a specialised trade
→ Background in demolition would be of benefit
→ Aptitude for mechanical tools, and practical application
→ Health and Safety awareness in construction
What Makes This Different:
This is not basic labouring.
You’ll be:
- Learning highly specialised, in-demand skills
- Working on challenging, technical projects
- Trained in concrete cutting, drilling, and deconstruction
- Developing a career path with BCITO qualifications
This is where people go from general worker → specialist → top earner.
What’s On Offer:
- Strong hourly rates based on experience
- Time + 1/3 overtime rates (real earning potential)
- Bonus incentives – for training
- 45-50 hours per week (consistent income)
- Regular team events & solid crew culture
- Long-term career progression with a respected, established company
- Company motor vehicle/fuel card
What We’re Looking For/You’ll stand out if you:
- Have a strong work ethic and show up ready
- Are physically capable of handling demanding work
- Think logically and ahead of the job (not just follow instructions)
- Take health & safety seriously
- Want to learn, upskill, and build a career
- Are flexible with hours, travel, and occasional night/weekend work
The Reality (No Sugar-Coating):
- Early starts (typically 7:30 am)
- 45-50+ hour weeks
- Some out-of-town, weekend, and night work
- Dirty, dusty environments – PPE is essential
If you want easy work, this isn’t it.
If you want to get ahead, it is.
Why Apply Now:
- Immediate starts available
- Limited positions – once they’re filled, they’re gone
- Shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in
Apply Now
If you’re ready to earn more, learn more, and build something long-term, apply today with your CV.
Applicants must:
- Be based in New Zealand
- Hold full working rights
- Pass pre-employment drug and criminal checks
Steve Deans
VIPeople Senior Recruiter | Building, Civil & Trades Sectors
