General Hand

3 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Job no**: 597640

**Work type**: Full Time - Permanent

**Categories**: Trades & Maintenance

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand’s infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

**About the role**:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Hand to join our Gisborne based team. Working closely with an experienced crew, this hands on role will provide you with exposure to a number of varied and interesting projects.

You will be a part of a team that designs, builds, and maintains 25,000kms worth of roads in Aotearoa. With over 150 years of projects and knowledge under our belts, our position is strong, and our vision is innovative and future focused (just like your career once you join us). We are building sustainable communities that you can be proud to say that you have been a part of producing.

In this position, you will be involved in the general operation of hand tools, trucks and machinery as well as day to day manual labouring duties on site. 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 skillset and advance your career

**About you**:
Ideally, you’ll have experience within the construction or civil space and will have a general idea of how project timelines run.

**In addition to this, you’ll**:
Be ambitious and eager to learn

Have a strong understanding, and appreciation, of health and safety requirements and act as a role model for others

Be willing to travel around the region when necessary

What Difference can Downer offer you?

Working for a progressive and stable organisation, Downer offers more than just the basics you'd expect from a large organisation. Our benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work - trust us when we say we’ve got you covered. Here’s just a brief insight into some of the many things we can offer you:
A competitive hourly remuneration package plus overtime rates - we will even pay you if we are rained out

Enjoy flexible working, as we take work-life balance so seriously we have a Flexible Working Policy

An employee recognition programme which celebrates and recognises our people

Career development opportunities & a dedicated personal development plan

All the tools of trade you need to perform successfully your role including PPE, clothing, and merch

Comprehensive employee benefits package through our partners - you will receive a great range of corporate discounts and benefits across banking, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, gym memberships and more

We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping to make our community better with Downer's volunteer leave

A Socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture, that includes a Zero Harm tolerance

You will love being a part of the Downer lifestyle, come and see for yourself why we are the crème de la crème of employers as we continue to build our future Literally.

**About us**:
At Downer, our purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment. From our roads, to our rail, ports, and airports, our Transport Services business unit is responsible for keeping New Zealand moving.

We are big picture people, operating under a model that pushes beyond the here and now. We design, build, and sustain the projects we work on, whilst also developing innovative solutions to the world’s leading issues around sustainability, where we are recognised as global leaders.

We remain at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Our people are experts in their fields, influencing and shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as we continue to engineer and construct a better tomorrow for generations to come.

**How to bring your Difference to Downer**:
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

**Advertised**: 20 Jan 2023 New Zealand Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 28 Feb 2023 New Zealand Daylight Time


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