Drainlayer at Downer Group

Hira, Nelson Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drainlaying, 3 Waters Experience, Underground Services, Civil Construction, Health And Safety, Teamwork, Class 1 Licence

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa Ready to take the next step in your civil construction career? Downer is looking for an experienced and motivated Drainlayer to join our Nelson team. With a strong pipeline of work across water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, this is your opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent role with a company that invests in its people. No two days are the same – you’ll be working on a variety of essential civil projects that help keep communities connected and running. If you enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, and being part of a supportive crew that values safety and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with guaranteed hours, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, allowances, and penal rates under the South Island AWUNZ agreement. About the role As a Drainlayer, you’ll be involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across the Nelson region. You’ll work alongside experienced crews delivering high-quality civil works safely and efficiently. What you’ll bring: * Previous drainlaying or 3 waters experience * Class 1 licence required (Class 2 advantageous) * Strong understanding of underground services and civil construction * Ability to work well within a team environment * Commitment to health & safety with a Zero Harm mindset * Reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and grow Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei * Competitive pay + overtime & allowances * Full-time, permanent work with guaranteed hours * Health & wellbeing benefits including Marram healthcare * Retail discounts, insurance deals & more * Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities across NZ & Australia * Whānau scholarships * $500 referral bonus if you bring a mate on board How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

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Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the Nelson region. Work within experienced crews to deliver high-quality civil works safely and efficiently.