General Labourer

at  Downer Group

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE | KO TE TAKE KA PAREKAREKA E KOE KI TE MAHI KI KŌNEI

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Guaranteed Full-Time hours – minimum 40 per week + penal rates
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job

• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performersA free pie and hot drink from Z each month!

• The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa
  Joining our Transport and Infrastructure business, as a General Labourer, you’ll work across our Twizel based crews and support the delivery of ongoing assignments across the region.
  This is an entry-level opportunity for people interested in civil construction/maintenance and roading. You will be involved in the general operation of trucks and machinery as well as day-to-day manual labouring duties.

We offer plenty of development opportunities for our Labourers who put in the hard yards, we support and encourage training and upskilling. You will be responsible for:

• Helping with safe site setup for your crew and the general public
• Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies, and equipment

• Working as part of a cohesive team to deliver projectsBeing open and willing to develop your skill set and advance your career

IMPORTANT SKILLS | NGA PŪKENGA MATUA

Along with a positive attitude and a commitment to safe workplace practises, we are looking for you to have:

• Full Class 2 Driver Licence and WTR endorsement is highly desirable
• The ability to work well within a team and alone when required

• A can-do attitude with a good work ethicDemonstrated that you are reliable and dependable

It also helps if you have the following, however, these are not deal breakers and training can be provided:

• Past experience in drain laying, concrete placing and formworkExperience operating a variety of civil machinery

• Ultimately we are looking for individuals who are willing to learn, grow and develop themselves within our business.

• Helping with safe site setup for your crew and the general public
• Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies, and equipment
• Working as part of a cohesive team to deliver projectsBeing open and willing to develop your skill set and advance your caree