October 16, 2024

Downer Group

Auckland City

General Labourer - Penrose

Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

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

Have a look at our other great benefits here!
The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa
Joining our Transport and Infrastructure business, as a General Hand, you’ll work across our Penrose-based Concreting / Maintenance crews and support the delivery of ongoing assignments across the Auckland region.
This is an entry-level opportunity for people interested in civil construction/maintenance and roading. You will be involved in the general operation of trucks and machinery as well as day-to-day manual labouring duties.
We offer plenty of development opportunities for our Labourers who put in the hard yards, we support and encourage training and upskilling. You will be responsible for:

Helping with safe site setup for your crew and the general public
Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies, and equipment
Working as part of a cohesive team to deliver projects
Being open and willing to develop your skill set and advance your career

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua
Along with a positive attitude and a commitment to safe workplace practises, we are looking for you to have:

Full Class 1 Driver Licence
The ability to work well within a team and alone when required
A can-do attitude with a good work ethic
Demonstrated that you are reliable and dependable

It also helps if you have the following, however, these are not deal breakers and training can be provided:

Class 2 - 4 Drivers Licences and WTR endorsements
Past experience in drain laying, concrete placing and formwork

Ultimately we are looking for individuals who are willing to learn, grow and develop themselves within our business.

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 714222.
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.