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Posted 16 July, 2026

Drainlayer / Drainage Labourer ($1,000 Sign Up Bonus)

Fast Force Recruitment
Christchurch,Canterbury,New Zealand,8011 Full Time
Reference: 474_587022_536457000011051011

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Are you or someone you know looking for a new opportunity?

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We are seeking experienced registered or certifying Drainlayer and skilled and experienced Drainage Labourers.
Opportunities are permanent, temp to perm or casual depending on the candidate.

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Drainage Labourer<\/span>
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You need:
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  • Recent experience in drainage (e.g. Residential \/ Civil \/ Commercial \/ 3 Waters)
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  • Transferable skills considered: e.g. plumbing, utilities
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  • Experience operating basic machinery & tools (plate compactors, hand & power tools, etc.)
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  • Physically fit & able to work in various weather conditions
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  • Right to work in New Zealand
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  • Be reliable and have reliable transportation
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  • Pass drug test and criminal record check
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    Beneficial but not required: WTR endorsement, Experience operating diggers \/ loaders \/ rollers, Class 2 or Class 4 licence, Trade qualifications, Able to read plans and understand levels, Site Safe, Confined Space & Gas Detection, Basic experience in: concrete, formwork

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    What we offer:
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    • Pay: $28-$32 per hour, depending on licence and experience
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    • 8% holiday pay
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    • Ongoing work with temp\-to\-perm or permanent positions available for the right candidate
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    • Sign up Bonus: $1,000 (T&Cs apply)
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    • We are considering visa holders in New Zealand
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      Drainlayer (Registered \/ Certified)<\/span>
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      You need:
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      • Recent experience as Drainlayer (stormwater, wastewater, sewer)
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      • Experience working around existing underground services
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      • Experience operating machinery & tools
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      • Physically fit & able to work in various weather conditions
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      • Right to work in New Zealand
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      • Be reliable, have reliable transportation and pass drug test and criminal record check
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      • Beneficial: Class 2 licence, Class 4 licence, WTR endorsement
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        What we offer:
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        • Pay: $30 \- $45 per hour, depending on licence and experience
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        • 8% holiday pay
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        • Permanent or temp to perm positions (case by case)
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        • Sign up Bonus: $1,000 (T&Cs apply)
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        • We are considering visa holders in New Zealand
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          If you are interested, please apply online today and we are looking forward to hearing from you!

          Please apply online today or email [email protected]<\/p>\n

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