Drainlayer - Tauranga
Tradestaff
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Description
We’re looking for an experienced Drainlayer to join a busy civil team working on major infrastructure projects across Tauranga. If you’re currently based in Auckland and thinking about a change of pace, this is a great opportunity to bring your civil experience to the Bay of Plenty and enjoy the lifestyle Tauranga is known for — beaches, outdoor living, and less time stuck in traffic.
Details Location: Tauranga Start date: Immediate start available Pay rate: $33–45 per hour (paid weekly)
About the role You’ll be working on large-scale civil drainage projects, taking responsibility for complex installs and leading a small crew to deliver quality outcomes that meet council and project standards.
Key duties
- Installation of stormwater and wastewater drainage systems on civil projects
- Laying and jointing pipes including RCRRJ, PVC, and PE
- Installing manholes, catchpits, sumps, and drainage structures
- Trenching, bedding, backfilling, and reinstatement works
- Setting out levels and grades using pipe lasers
- Reading and interpreting drainage and civil plans
- Bench and plaster manholes
- Determining when to shield, bench, or batter excavations
- Working safely around live services and within traffic management
- Coordinating with supervisors, machine operators, and site crews
- Ensuring all work meets TCC and project specifications
What we’re looking for
- Ideally licensed and certified Drainlayer
- Proven experience on large-scale civil projects
- RCRRJ pipe experience (300mm–1500mm)
- PVC pipe experience (150mm–375mm)
- PE pipe knowledge and experience
- Ability to set pipe lasers for grade and alignment
- Knowledge of TCC IDC requirements
- Ability to run a crew of up to three
- RTW and Confined Space
- Water experience (desirable)
- Sheet piling experience (desirable)
- Ability to operate and trench with a digger (desirable)
- Class 2 licence (desirable)
What’s in it for you
- On-site parking
- Weekly pay
- Potential for ongoing work
Why work with 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.
Apply online today or give the team a call on 07 577 1634 to find out more!
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Tradestaff
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