Labourer, New Zealand

AWF

Labourer

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Casual, Temp

Marlborough Region


Job Description

AWF Blenheim are looking to expand our team of labourers for a variety of projects and tasks in the Marlborough region in a casual / on call basis over the Summer Season and beyond.


Work includes but not limited to:


  • Deliveries (Full Class 1 & 2)
  • Devanning
  • Civil / Construction Labouring
  • Site Maintenance & Landscaping
  • General Labouring
  • Ship Maintenance
  • Car Grooming


What do you need?


  • Full Class 1 license an advantage but not essential for all roles
  • Fit for work and able to lift 25kg and upwards
  • A good team player who can follow instructions
  • flexible, RELIABLE, great initiative and work well in a safe manner
  • Strong health and safety focus to keep yourself and others safe on sites
  • Reliability including reliable transport to get yourself to and from work daily
  • Keenness to get stuck in and get the job done
  • Positive attitude


In addition to these you will be required to undertake a pre employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal history check as well as be able to provide references on request and require the legal right to work in New Zealand.


What you will get from AWF:


  • The opportunity to work with a great team
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing support from your manager and the Team at AWF
  • PPE Provided
  • Regular catch ups and health and safety monitoring from AWF


If you have the skills to be successful in this role then don't delay apply today because we want to speak with you. Apply below by clicking the link and attaching your CV Send a copy of your CV to Blenheim@awf.co.nz or give us a call on (03) 579 3900 (freephone 0800 88 88 60) and have a chat to us about your application OR Apply in person by coming into our AWF office at 13 Main Street, Blenheim



Desired Hard Skills

  • Devanning
  • General Labour
  • Landscaping
  • Material Handling
  • Safety Compliance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork

Culture

  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

Job Schedule

  • On Call

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