Drainlayer

Drainlayer/Plumber

The Qualified Drainlayer – Team Leader is responsible for leading a drainage crew and managing day-to-day site operations across a range of civil construction projects. This role ensures high-quality installation of drainage, water reticulation, and civil infrastructure while maintaining strong health and safety practices and delivering projects on time and to specification.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Drainage and water reticulation set-out and installation
• Leading and managing a drainage team on-site
• Operating machinery (excavators, trucks, rollers, etc.)
• Coordinating with contractors and other workers
• Running site works to meet project deadlines
• Completing app-based health and safety documentation
• Following all health, safety, and company policies
• Lead and supervise drainage crews to complete project tasks efficiently and safely.
• Coordinate daily activities, allocate tasks, and monitor performance and productivity.
• Provide on-the-job guidance, support, and training to team members.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and clients as required.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years’ drainage experience
• Drainlaying qualification or extensive experience
• Class 1 licence (or higher)
• WTR endorsement
• Excavator and civil construction machinery experience
• General civil construction background
• Physically fit, reliable, and hardworking

This role offers:

• 40+ hours per week
• Good pay
• Ongoing work potential
• Company phone/vehicle

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and able to pass a clean drug test and police check.

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 06 834 4650 to find out more!