Drainlayer

Description

Summary: Active Contracting seeks a skilled and hands-on Drainlayer Foreman to deliver high levels of service on civil and residential drainage projects in Auckland. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to work on exciting drainage projects with high-calibre clients 2. Join a progressive, supportive, and social team environment 3. Focus on professional growth and career development opportunities Active Contracting is a class-leading earthmoving, site works and drainage business based in Auckland. With a growing list of high-calibre clients and many exciting drainage projects at the ready, ACL is an ambitious company experiencing strong growth. As such, we require a skilled Drainlayer to deliver high levels of service to our clients. Reporting to our Drainage Project Manager, you’re a hands-on foreman. Ideally, you have 5 years experience in civil and residential drainage systems. Civil experience is critical. **Drainage Labourers are also wanted to join our team - please feel free to apply** You have demonstrated experience with: - Installing, maintaining and repairing civil and residential drainage systems, including stormwater, sewer, and wastewater systems to NZ building standards and codes - PVC, PE, and concrete pipes. Excavating trenches, laying pipes, and connecting drainage systems according to engineered specifications - Reading and interpreting drainage plans, specifications, and engineered drawings - Collaborating effectively with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope - Troubleshooting and resolving any drainage-related issues during the construction process - Ensuring safe work practices, including experience with deep excavations, trench shields and boxes - Keeping records of work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered - Service trenching, conduit installation, draw wires, water mains and PE welding - Setting and operating rotating and pipe lasers We’re a close-knit team, so you’ll need: - Strong people skills and the ability to communicate well; and - Can work independently, use initiative and take project ownership. In return for your commitment to us, we commit to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, a social team, the ability to further your career / qualifications and to operate in the wider Auckland region. Excellent remuneration and a minimum 35-hour week will be awarded to only the highest calibre of applicant. To be eligible for this role, you must be: • A NZ resident or hold a valid NZ work visa; • Registered NZPGDB Drainlayer (or easily renewable) • A holder of a full NZ Drivers Licence (min Class 1) • SiteSafe / ConstructSafe registered; and • 100% drug free. If this is you, and you’re keen to join a progressive, supportive company, apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Kirstin Thorne at kirstin@activecontracting.co.nz Note: Interviews will commence in the week of 5 January 2026