Drill Rig Offsider

Groundfix is a national award-winning specialist civil and geotechnical contracting firm who are renowned for high quality work and technical expertise. We are currently looking to hire drill rig offsiders who have experience in geotechnical and civil construction.

The roles are Auckland-based, but the successful applicants will be required to travel around New Zealand as per project requirements and we would be open to discussing options for people with the right experience. The company will cover the travel and accommodation expenses when working away from Auckland.

• Assist drillers with drilling operations and lead other geotechnical on-site construction activities.
• Maintaining, managing and servicing drilling equipment.
• Keep up to date with new drilling technologies.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards and ensure others on site adhere to good Health & Safety practices.
• Ensure any actions that may impact the environment is reported to your supervisor and / or acted immediately.

• Full, clean Class 1 driver license or overseas equivalent with W,T,R endorsement
• New Zealand Residency or valid work visa
• Be physically fit.
• Demonstrate a good track record in technical delivery and paperwork
• Good attitude toward Health and Safety
• Good communication skills

• Experience in the civil construction industry.
• Experience operating excavator mounted or tracked drill rigs for geotechnical construction.
• Experience in steel fixing or shotcrete application would be seen as beneficial.
• IRATA, IRAANZ, EWP or Forklift trade certificates would be advantageous but not essential.
• First aid and site safe/construct safe qualifications preferred but not essential.

• Competitive salary
• Yearly medicals.
• Development and training
• Become an integral part of a proud and passionate team that strives for excellence.
• Career progression opportunities.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo and pass a pre-employment police check and medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test.