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CIVIL OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

NZ - Canterbury - South Island

Industry:

Building & Construction

About the role
With major infrastructure, roading and subdivision projects underway, we're seeking skilled civil workers to support long‑term programmes across Christchurch and wider Canterbury.

Roles available
  • Multi‑Skilled Operators
  • Excavator & Heavy Machine Operators
  • Civil Truck Drivers (Class 5)
  • Drainlayers & Drainage Operators
  • Skilled Civil Labourers
Pay rates
  • $26 - $31/hr - Skilled Labourers & Drainage
  • $30 - $40/hr - Operators & Drivers
Benefits
  • Guaranteed minimum hours
  • Steady winter workloads
  • Modern machinery & organised sites
  • Referral bonus programme
  • Temp‑to‑perm potential
Duties
  • Operate plant and trucks safely
  • Support drainage and earthworks crews
  • Load, cart and place materials
  • Maintain site productivity
  • Comply with H&S standards
Skills & experience
  • Proven civil site experience
  • WTR / Class licences as required
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Good communication skills
  • Safety‑first mindset
Culture
Teams are busy but supportive - people look out for each other and take pride in delivering high‑quality work on high‑profile projects.

About the company
Our clients are leading Canterbury civil contractors with long pipelines of work tied to infrastructure growth and city development.
 
About Stellar Recruitment
Stellar Recruitment currently operate in Australia and New Zealand. Our global team of recruitment specialists are passionate about the fields we work in so candidates and clients can be sure they are dealing with industry experts who understands their needs.  
 
Temporary work
Temporary work can suit those who want the flexibility of choosing when and where to work. Or while waiting for that perfect permanent role you could enjoy the flexibility of temping, experiencing a variety of different industries and workplace environments.

Assignments can vary in length from ad hoc requests, short or long term, full time or part-time - depending on the requirements of the Client. Often there can be the opportunity for a Temporary role to successfully become a Permanent offer.  
 
Referral bonuses available
Know someone suitable? We offer referral bonuses - details via Stellar Recruitment's External Referral Bonus Programme.  https://www.stellarrecruitment.com/external-referral-bonus-programme  
 
Apply by clicking 'Apply' or email Reuben Harvey at reuben.h@stellarrecruitment.co.nz if you have any questions.
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