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Sawmill Labourer
- Salary$25 - $28 per hour
- LocationRotorua
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Labouring/ Services , Manufacturing/ Processing/ Factory
- Reference315771
Sawmill Labourer
Tradestaff is looking for a reliable Sawmill Labourer to join a busy timber production operation in Rotorua. We’re after someone who enjoys physical, hands-on work and can contribute to keeping a fast-moving sawmill running safely and efficiently.
Location: Central Rotorua, Rotorua
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $25–$28 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 a reliable Sawmill Labourer to join a busy timber production operation in Rotorua. We’re after someone who enjoys physical, hands-on work and can contribute to keeping a fast-moving sawmill running safely and efficiently.
Location: Central Rotorua, Rotorua
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $25–$28 per hour + weekly pay
What You'll Be Doing
- Handle, sort, stack, and prepare timber throughout the production process
- Assist with sawmill machinery and timber-processing equipment
- Feed and remove timber from production lines safely and efficiently
- Check timber for quality, defects, and production requirements
- Bundle and prepare finished timber products for storage or dispatch
- Clear offcuts and maintain clean, organised production areas
- Work closely with the production crew to keep the mill running smoothly
- Previous sawmill, timber processing, or wood manufacturing experience
- Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work
- Reliable with your own transport to get to and from shifts
- Flexible and available to work either day or night shifts as required
- Safety-conscious and confident working around production machinery
- Able to complete a clear Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Potential for ongoing work with an established timber operation
- Be part of a welcoming and experienced production crew
- Gain further experience within New Zealand's timber industry
- Hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment
- Opportunity to build practical sawmill and processing skills
- PPE provided where required
- Support from the Tradestaff 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.