Construction Labourer

Job Role: Construction Labourer

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Location: Canterbury

Category: Trades & Services

Sub-Category: Labourer

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, and deconstruction.
  
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 have operated machinery
        → Background in deconstruction 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
• Class 1 full licence (WTR an advantage)

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

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