Description
Summary:
This physically demanding role involves hands-on installation and maintenance of drainage systems across civil and commercial sites, requiring trenching, pipe laying, and infrastructure builds.
Highlights:
1. Work on drainage systems across civil and commercial sites
2. Install manholes, soak pits, sumps, and other drainage structures
3. Career progression for skilled drainlayers and labourers
* $30-$40 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay cycle
* Hands-on drainage work: trenching, pipe laying, infrastructure builds
* Temp to perm opportunities
About the Role
This is a physically demanding role where you'll be working in trenches installing and maintaining drainage systems across civil and commercial sites in Auckland. You'll be hands-on every day—digging, laying pipes, backfilling, and ensuring drainage is installed accurately and safely.
Benefits
* $30-$40 per hour, paid weekly
* Monday-Friday, full-time hours
* Career progression for skilled drainlayers and labourers looking to step up
* Work with experienced civil teams on long-term projects
* Supportive supervisors and safe, well-organised worksites
Duties
* Digging trenches (hand digging and assisting machinery operators)
* Laying stormwater and wastewater pipes to exact measurements
* Installing manholes, soak pits, sumps, and other drainage structures
* Backfilling and compacting trenches
* Using levels, lasers, and site plans to set out drainage
* Operating hand tools and small machinery
* Working safely inside open trenches and varying ground conditions
* Supporting machine operators and site supervisors as required
Skills and Experience
* Drainlaying experience in civil construction (commercial, subdivisions, or utilities)
* Ability to work in trenches and handle physically demanding tasks
* Experience with pipe laying, trench shoring, and backfilling
* Understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans
* Registered or experienced drainlayers welcome
* Valid Site Safe (or willingness to obtain)
* Valid working rights in New Zealand
* Full NZ driver's license
* Strong safety mindset and teamwork skills
Apply by clicking 'Apply' or email Brie Kennedy at Brie.k@stellarrecruitment.co.nz if you have any questions.