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Downer New Zealand

General Labourer

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Wainui

Job Description

About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

  • Rewarding pay plus penal rates
  • Health care and Wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible working
  • Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
  • Whanau Scholarships
  • Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia





The Opportunity | Te Kōwhiringa

Join the Downer, Transport & Infrastructure business alongside an experienced Road Maintenance team based from our Wainui, Auckland depot.

Our team is responsible for performing road pavement maintenance and sign installation works across the Auckland region. This includes, but is not limited to unsealed road maintenance, network inspections, road signage installations and repairs, and many other road maintenance activities.

You will take pride in helping to enhance the safety and function of road signage and the general appeal of public spaces. Your day-to-day tasks will include installing, fixing and cleaning signs plus supporting with general road maintenance activities and machine operation through the region.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Matu

To be successful within this role we are looking for someone with basic knowledge of civil construction (such as concrete pours, replacing guardrails, signs and fixing potholes). Experience installing and maintaining signs on a roading network is preferable but we are able to offer training for the right person.

  • Full Class 1 License (Class 2 preferable)
  • Traffic Management Warrant beneficial
  • Experience operating mobile plant machinery and equipment, particularly within the road maintenance and asphalt industry (advantageous)


If you are physically fit and enjoy spending your days outside and, on the road, this could be the perfect position for you.

Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 714837.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone

Hard Skills Required

  • Road Maintenance
  • Sign Installation
  • Concrete Work
  • Traffic Management
  • Machinery Operation

Soft Skills Required

  • Attention to Detail
  • Physical Stamina
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Safety Awareness

Benefits and Perks

  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🔋
    Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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