Construction Labourers & Operators

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-third, plus bonuses
• Real career progression with BCITO training
• Consistent hours with a variety of work

Construction Labourers & Operators

This Is Where Hard Workers Get Ahead

If you're in construction, civil, or mechanical work and feel like you're not progressing, not learning, or not being paid what you're worth - read on. We're working with a leading South Island contractor specialising in concrete cutting, drilling, demolition, and excavation. They take on complex, technical work that most others can't - and they invest in people who want to step up and build a proper career. But these roles don't come up often - and they won't stay open for long.

The Roles Available:

We're hiring across 3 key pathways:

• Construction Labourers (Class 1) Starting from $26+ per hour ? Ideal if you've got construction/civil experience and want to move into a specialised trade
• Demolition / Civil Operators (Class 2-4 + WTR) Starting from $30+ per hour ? Perfect if you've done demolition or excavation and want to progress into concrete cutting & full deconstruction work
• Senior Mechanic (Plant & Equipment) Starting from $36+ per hour ? Experienced across light to heavy vehicles and equipment - qualification not essential, capability is

What Makes This Different:

This is not basic labouring.

You'll be:

• Learning highly specialised, in-demand skills
• Working on challenging, technical projects
• Trained in concrete cutting, drilling, and deconstruction
• Developing a career path with BCITO qualifications

This is where people go from general worker ? specialist ? top earner.

What's On Offer:

• Strong hourly rates based on experience
• Time + 1/3 overtime rates (real earning potential)
• Bonus incentives
• 45-50 hours per week (consistent income)
• Regular team events & solid crew culture
• Long-term career progression with a respected, established company

What We're Looking For:

You'll stand out if you:

• Have a strong work ethic and show up ready
• Are physically capable of handling demanding work
• Think logically and ahead of the job (not just follow instructions)
• Take health & safety seriously
• Want to learn, upskill, and build a career
• Are flexible with hours, travel, and occasional night/weekend work

The Reality (No Sugar-Coating):

• Early starts (typically 7:30 am)
• 45-50+ hour weeks
• Some out-of-town, weekend, and night work
• Dirty, dusty environments - PPE is essential

If you want easy work, this isn't it. If you want to get ahead, it is.

Why Apply Now:

• Immediate starts available
• Limited positions - once they're filled, they're gone
• Shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in

Apply Now

If you're ready to earn more, learn more, and build something long-term, apply today with your CV.

Applicants must:

• Be based in New Zealand
• Hold full working rights
• Pass pre-employment drug and criminal checks

Steve Deans VIPeople Senior Recruiter | Building, Civil & Trades Sectors