Drainlayer

Our busy Higgins branch in Mount Maunganui has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Drainlayer to join the team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for installing and maintaining drainage systems to a high standard, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. You'll also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and mentor apprentices on site.

What you'll bring to the role:

• NZ Certified or experienced Drainlayer
• Solid civil sector experience with proven hands-on skills
• WTR Endorsement and Class 2 License (preferred)
• A strong work ethic and reliability
• A strong focus on health and safety - for yourself, your team and the public
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Come join the Green Team:

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences if required
• Supportive team that treats each other like whanau
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring
• Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependents.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check.

Building better roads for safer journeys - He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga.

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.