Siteworks Labourers

Tarbotton Land & Civil; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil construction company in Canterbury is seeking a site labourer to support various civil projects including subdivisions and drainage. The role involves physical work such as site preparation and assisting with machinery. Successful candidates will possess experience with heavy machinery, a strong attitude towards health and safety, and excellent teamwork skills. This position offers a positive work environment, ongoing training, and a comprehensive remuneration package.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Health insurance

Ongoing training and development

Company phone or allowance

Qualifications

• Some experience working on and around heavy machinery.
• Able to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tasks like shovelling, compacting, and raking.
• Assist operators and supervisors with civil projects.
• Ensure proper completion of groundwork essential for project success.

Skills

Experience with heavy machinery

Self-motivation

Team player

Good communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Quality civil work is built from the ground up and our team of siteworks labourers make that possible.

As a labourer, you will play a hands-on role in our 'Done Right' approach to projects - big or small. You will be part of a team working on various earthmoving and civil siteworks projects throughout Mid Canterbury.

You’ll be working alongside operators and supervisors on a wide range of civil projects, including subdivisions, foundations, driveways, drainage, and general earthworks. The work is physical and practical, often involving shovelling, compacting, raking, site preparation, and assisting with plant and machinery.

This role exists to make sure the fundamentals on site are completed properly - because no project succeeds without solid groundwork.

What you will need

• Some experience working on and around heavy machinery
• Self-Motivation and be able to work unsupervised
• Be a team player and have good communication skills
• Ability to complete a job to a high standard
• A good attitude towards Health and Safety

What's in it for you?

You’ll be part of a team who love what they do and work together to get the job done right.

You can expect an excellent remuneration package, positive and safe working environment, company phone or phone allowance, Southern Cross health insurance (no excess), ongoing training and development, and access to a modern fleet and facilities.

Next steps

If you’re interested in working for Tarbotton Land & Civil, please complete the online form below and upload your CV.

You will need to have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

We are committed to a drug-free workplace. As a condition of an offer of employment, you will need to provide a negative drug test.

Get your project Done Right

The road to success is never straightforward. That's why we explore every angle of a project upfront to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently. Because for us, being the best isn’t about getting it done fastest, or cheapest. It’s about getting it Done Right for you.