Description
Summary:
Seeking an experienced Civil Drainlayer with a strong background in large diameter concrete pipe installation and precast manhole construction for heavy civil/infrastructure work.
Highlights:
1. Long-term work on major Civil & Infrastructure projects
2. Strong team culture and site support
3. Consistent hours (long weeks available)
Drainlayer - Civil/Infrastructure - Upper Hutt
We’re looking for an experienced Drainlayer with a strong background in large diameter concrete pipe installation and precast manhole construction. This is heavy civil/infrastructure work, not residential plumbing.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Installing reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) and large diameter stormwater/wastewater lines (225mm–1200mm+)
- Preparing and trimming pipe bedding to correct grade
- Setting and checking line & level using pipe lasers
- Installing rubber ring joints and ensuring correct alignment
- Constructing and installing precast concrete manholes
- Benching and channeling manholes to spec
- Installing drop connections and laterals
- Adjusting lids and frames to final surface levels
- Reading and working from engineering drawings and council standards
- Coordinating with Excavator Operators and crane lifts
- Maintaining safe trenching practices (shoring, battering, shields)
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven civil Drainage experience
- Confident reading plans and setting out work
- Strong understanding levels and falls
- Comfortable working in deep excavations
- Current Site Safe (Civil preferred)
- WTR endorsements a bonus
What’s On Offer:
- Top rates + 8% Annual Leave, Kiwisaver & Weekly Pay
- Long-term work on major Civil & Infrastructure projects
- Consistent hours (long weeks available)
- Strong team culture and site support
This role is suited to candidates with subdivision or infrastructure experience.
Applicants outside of New Zealand will not be considered.
barry@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz