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Drainlayer
Civil Drainlayer
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Civil Drainlayer to join a well-established civil contractor working across Rangiora and North Canterbury. You’ll be getting stuck into drainage, subdivision and infrastructure projects as part of an experienced civil crew.
Location: Rangiora, North Canterbury
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $40–$45 per hour + weekly pay
What You’ll Be Doing
Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Civil Drainlayer to join a well-established civil contractor working across Rangiora and North Canterbury. You’ll be getting stuck into drainage, subdivision and infrastructure projects as part of an experienced civil crew.
Location: Rangiora, North Canterbury
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $40–$45 per hour + weekly pay
What You’ll Be Doing
- Install stormwater, sewer and drainage systems
- Complete pipe laying, trenching, backfilling and compaction
- Read and work accurately from plans and specifications
- Carry out testing and ensure drainage work meets required standards
- Work across subdivision and civil infrastructure projects
- Safely use hand tools and small plant
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship and site safety
- Registered or Certified Drainlayer
- Proven experience in civil drainage
- Confidence reading and interpreting plans
- Good knowledge of drainage standards and safe work practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a civil crew
- Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
- Site Safe preferred but not essential
- Potential for ongoing work
- Strong pipeline of civil projects
- Variety across drainage, subdivision and infrastructure work
- Work alongside experienced civil crews
- Opportunity to further develop your civil drainage experience
- PPE provided where required
- Support from the Tradestaff Christchurch team throughout your assignment
Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.