You don't need to be a registered Drainlayer to apply. For the right candidate with solid pipelaying experience, there's an opportunity to work towards becoming a qualified Drainlayer through an apprenticeship pathway.
This role suits someone who understands civil drainage, takes pride in their workmanship and wants to develop their skills with a good crew.
What you'll be doing
- Installing stormwater, wastewater and underground drainage systems
- Laying pipes, setting levels and ensuring correct falls and alignment
- Working from plans, drawings and site specifications
- Assisting with trenching, bedding, backfilling and reinstatement
- Working alongside excavator operators, labourers and supervisors
- Maintaining safe work practices around underground services and excavations
- Ensuring drainage installations meet required standards
- Turning up on time and ready to work
- Understanding pipe installation, levels and gradients
- Working safely around trenches, services and machinery
- Communicating well with the crew and supervisors
- Taking pride in getting the job done properly the first time
- Showing initiative and a willingness to learn and develop
- Proven experience in civil pipelaying or drainlaying
- Good understanding of underground drainage installation
- ConstructSafe or Site Safe certification
- Full Class 1 driver's licence
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- Registered Drainlayer qualification
- Experience on civil infrastructure, roading or subdivision projects
- WTR endorsements or additional civil tickets
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings
- Interest in completing a drainlaying apprenticeship
- Ongoing civil infrastructure work across the Bay of Plenty
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience
- Consistent work with a strong forward pipeline of projects
- Supportive crew with experienced operators and supervisors
- Opportunity to complete a drainlaying apprenticeship and gain your qualification
- Career progression within an established civil contractor
- Support from a recruiter who understands the civil industry and backs you properly
Apply now or get in touch with Matt at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential chat.
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
