General Labourer, Southland Region
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Tradestaff

General Labourer

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Temp

Southland Region

Job Description

General Labourer


Are you an experienced labourer who knows your way around a building site, is confident with tools, and isn’t afraid of a hard day’s work? We’re looking for a General Labourer to join reputable local teams in Invercargill. If you’re reliable, physically fit, have solid construction-site experience and are ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you.


Location: Invercargill, Southland

Start date: Immediate start available

Pay rate: $26–$27 per hour


About the role

This is varied, hands-on work for someone with previous building or construction-site experience. You’ll be working on active sites, supporting trades and local construction teams with a range of physical and practical tasks.


  • What you could be doingAssisting trades and confidently using hand and power tools
  • Digging, shovelling, spreading gravel and completing groundwork
  • Moving building materials and keeping work areas clean and organised
  • Demolition, manual handling and heavy lifting
  • Furniture moving and other physically demanding work
  • Driving manual vehicles when required
  • Supporting construction teams with general building-site duties
  • What we’re looking forReliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
  • Previous building, construction or relevant work-site experience
  • Physically fit and capable of demanding, hands-on labouring
  • Confident and competent using hand and power tools
  • Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and ability to drive manual vehicles; Class 2 is beneficial
  • Reliable transport and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Two recent work referees who can confirm your skills and work ethic
  • What’s in it for you?Opportunities to work with reputable local companies
  • Variety across different building sites and types of work
  • Support from the experienced Tradestaff team
  • Opportunities to build your experience and develop new skills

If you’re a capable labourer with a strong work ethic and the building-site experience to hit the ground running, we’d like to hear from you.


Apply online today or give the team a call on 03 474 0655 to find out more!


Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. 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.

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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