Description
Summary:
Join a leading concrete cutting and excavation business to support experienced operators on commercial and civil projects, with a clear career path to a skilled Cutter/Driller role.
Highlights:
1. Career pathway to Skilled Cutter/Driller
2. Opportunity to work on major commercial and civil projects
3. Trained on industry-leading equipment by experienced operators
Concrete Cutting Labourer
Career Pathway to Skilled Cutter/Driller
Christchurch Based | Civil & Commercial Projects | $25–$35+ p/h
Want to get into a specialist trade with serious earning potential, industry-leading equipment, and real career progression?
We’re recruiting motivated Labourers to join one of the South Island’s leading Concrete Cutting and Excavation businesses. This is an opportunity to work on major commercial, civil, infrastructure, and demolition projects while being trained into a highly skilled Cutter/Driller role.
About the Role
You’ll start by supporting experienced operators across a wide variety of specialist concrete cutting and drilling projects throughout Canterbury and the South Island.
Work includes:
* Concrete cutting and core drilling
* Wall sawing, hand sawing, and floor sawing
* Concrete scanning and demolition support
* Commercial and civil construction projects
* Assisting with specialist cutting equipment and setup
* Site cleanup, labouring, and project support
You’ll be trained on industry-leading equipment and work alongside experienced operators on everything from infrastructure projects to large-scale commercial work.
What’s on Offer
* Start on $25 p/h as a Labourer
* Progress to $27 p/h as a Trainee Cutter/Driller
* Reach $30+ p/h once trained
* Potential to earn $35+ p/h within 12 months
* BCITO training and nationally recognised qualifications
* Company vehicle provided after progression
* Time-and-a-third rates outside standard hours
* Away work allowances and project bonuses
* Long-term career pathway in a high-demand specialist trade
* Work with modern equipment and experienced crews
Skills & Experience
* Physically fit and capable of demanding work
* Strong attitude and willingness to learn
* Reliable and punctual
* Construction or labouring experience preferred
* Civil, demolition, concrete, or trade experience advantageous
* Full Class 1 license and own transport essential
* Ability to work early starts and occasional away work
About the Company
This well-established Canterbury business has been operating for decades and is recognised as a leader in concrete cutting, drilling, demolition support, and excavation. With a large fleet of specialised equipment, ongoing investment in training, and a strong pipeline of major projects, they offer genuine long-term careers for hardworking people wanting to progress in the trades.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to build a career in a specialist trade with excellent earning potential and long-term progression, apply now.
Send your CV to darron@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz or call Darron on 022 043 1649 for a confidential chat.