Drainlayers Assistant/Skilled Labourer at Fulton Hogan

Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Works, Drain Laying, Plumbing, Roading, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Groundwork, Site Plans, Excavation, Backfill, Compaction, Safety Protocols, Team Collaboration, Water Networks, Maintenance, Repair

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description Working at Fulton Hogan Our people are the most important part of our business. That’s why we offer opportunities to challenge yourself, learn and grow within a culture that values your opinion and works hard to keep you passionate about making a difference. You’ll get the chance to work with and learn from the very best people in the industry in a wide range of locations across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll become part of a team where you’re listened to, cared for and respected. We live and breathe our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these values through the work we do, every day, as one team. The opportunity Our Whanganui team is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Skilled Labourer/Drainlayer’s Assistant. You’ll be supporting Three Waters projects (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater) alongside other regional infrastructure works. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, collaborating with a team, and being out and about on bustling work sites, you’ll also: Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of water and drainage pipelines. Operate hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery for trenching, pipe placement, and general site activities Operate equipment to Excavate, backfill, and compact trenches according to engineering and roading standards Help inspect, clean, test and repair drains, and be part of connecting homes and businesses to vital local water networks. Ensure safety protocols are followed and work closely with our engineers, construction crews, and local authorities. To be successful in this role, you will: Previous experience in civil works, drain laying, plumbing, roading, or similar environments is highly valued. Understanding how to use hand and power tools, perform groundwork, and read basic site plans. Full Class 2 licence Wheels, tracks and rollers endorsements preferred We’re looking for passionate people with a positive approach and a can-do attitude. If you’re open to learning new ideas and different ways of doing things, we’d love to hear from you. To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as: KiwiSaver employer contributions Fuel discount card Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support Family scholarships Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Medical insurance (eligibility period applies) Life insurance Creating, connecting and caring for communities Running a strong and successful business means we can support our local communities and keep creating opportunities for others to achieve their goals. We are locals, and seek to give back to the communities we live and work in. We’re proud to play a part in making our communities better and we feel privileged that they allow us to do so. We invest heavily to encourage wellbeing, diversity, environment, education and innovation. Don’t delay, apply now. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and drainage pipelines while operating various tools and machinery. The assistant will also help inspect, clean, test, and repair drains, contributing to local water networks.