General Hand

1 day ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

The Downer New Plymouth team needs a physically fit and motivated person to join our Transport Services Construction crew to lend a helping hand as a General Worker. You will be involved in the general operation of trucks and machinery and daily manual labouring duties.

**About the job**:
Your day-to-day will involve fixing potholes, sign maintenance, traffic management, hand shovelling out curbs and general maintenance activities. You’ll work as part of a cohesive team to deliver projects and ensure site safety for the crew and the community.

We offer plenty of development opportunities for our staff who put in the hard yards; we support and encourage training and upskilling so you’ll be open to learning and growing your skillset. If you enjoy spending your days outdoors and getting involved in practical work, this job is for you

This is primarily a Monday - Friday, full-time permanent position based out of our New Plymouth - Rifle Range Road depot and involves occasional weekend and night work.

**About you**:
Ultimately, we are looking for individuals willing to learn, grow, and develop within our business. Along with a positive attitude and a commitment to safe workplace practices, we are looking for you to have:

- Minimum Class 1 - Full New Zealand Drivers 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

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
- Experience operating a variety of civil machinery

**Why join Downer?**
At Downer, we commit to offering professional development through mentoring and on-the-job training and personal development through a range of health and well-being initiatives. Our top priority is our people - Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. Some of our perks include:

- Extensive training to develop your skillset and propel your career forward
- A great way to gain exposure to the wonderful world of Civil works
- Coverage under the AWUNZ Union agreement with access to penal rates, including overtime pay and meal allowances
- The chance to join a passionate team that likes to laugh while getting the job done
- Tools of trade provided, including Downer uniform and all PPE gear provided
- Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts, including subsidised health insurance, retail specials, vehicle rentals, banking offers, free counselling services, + more

**How to apply?**

Downer NZ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

**Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.

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