Labouring

General Hand

Downer · 5001+ employees

Hastings, Hawke's Bay2 days ago
OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

What the role involves

  • Assisting with civil work
  • Operating light machinery
  • Preparing worksites

What they ask for

Class 2 full licence and WTR required; physically fit; ability to work in a team and alone; flexibility for night shifts, call-outs, and working away from home; pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

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

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
  • Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
  • Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
  • Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
  • Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for a General Hand to provide support within our Hastings team.

As a General Hand, you will be involved in varied projects assisting with civil work, operating of machinery, and preparing worksites. This role may present an entry-level opportunity for people interested in civil infrastructure and roading.

You will be involved in the undertaking of day-to-day manual labouring duties and some general operation of light machinery as well as. This could include:

  • Helping with safe site setup for your crew and the general public (traffic management)
  • Hand work including digging, barrowing, minor vegetation control, painting, water blasting
  • Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment while working as part of a cohesive team to deliver to client requirements

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you:

  • Class 2 Full Licence and WTR required
  • Ability to work within a team and alone when required
  • Occasionally assist with call-out work
  • Flexibility to work away from home and work night shift work / call outs as required
  • Have a positive 'can do' attitude

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

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

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737807.

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

About Company

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.

Company

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.

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