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Stringfellow Contracts Ltd

Whanganui, New Zealand

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Stringfellow Contracts Ltd is a well-established Civil Engineering Contractor located in Palmerston North. Stringfellows is well known for high quality infrastructure work involving earthmoving, roading, drainage and retaining structures. Stringfellows currently has a full-time position available for an apprentice within our drainage team. This position is open to applicants with no prior experience but experience in similar hands-on outdoor work would be beneficial. A mentoring and training programme would be provided by Stringfellows, with the successful applicant completing national trade certificates as part of their training. Applicants without any prior experience will also gain heavy vehicle licences and a Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement as part of their training. In particular, we are looking for someone who has; • The ability to work in a team and actively contribute to that teams performance • Physical fitness • A willingness to learn • Enjoys solving problems • Prior experience in civil construction would be beneficial but not essential Stringfellows prides itself on its staff's skill level, competency and team work and as such we expect any potential employees to possess; * Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions * Personal aptitude for solving problems * Productive work habits * Willingness to take on responsibility * Self-motivation to produce the highest quality work * Initiative * Drive to continually improve their own skills and to assist in the development of other employees * A commitment to health and safety The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in an environment where they are supported and given the opportunity for further personal development. All applicants must have a full class 1 drivers licence. Successful applicants may undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

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