Drainage & Fuel Pipe Installer | South Island Projects

About The Role

‍Max People are recruiting on behalf of a respected specialist civil contractor for experienced Drainage & Fuel Pipe Installers to join a team delivering underground fuel infrastructure projects throughout the South Island.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on specialised infrastructure projects, installing underground fuel systems, drainage, and associated services across commercial and industrial sites.

Working alongside experienced civil crews, you'll install underground fuel pipework, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

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‍What’s In It For You

• $35–$42 per hour depending on experience
• Christchurch based with travel throughout the South Island
• Accommodation and travel provided
• Away allowances while working away from home
• Long-term project work
• Career development opportunities
• Specialist industry training
• Variety of projects across the South Island

What You Will Be Doing

• Installing underground fuel pipe systems
• Installing stormwater and sewer drainage systems
• Installing PE, HDPE, and PVC pipework
• Pressure testing and commissioning pipework
• Installing pits, chambers, and monitoring systems
• Reading plans and setting out works
• Working safely around live underground services
• Assisting with underground tank installations
• Completing quality assurance documentation
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards

What We Require

• Drainage or pipeline installation experience
• Fuel pipework experience highly regarded
• PE welding or electrofusion experience advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• WTR endorsement advantageous
• Class 2 Driver Licence preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work away from home
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Valid NZ working rights

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This role involves travelling throughout the South Island on a 2-week roster. You'll typically leave on a Monday morning and return home on the Friday at the end of the second week, with the middle Sunday off.All travel, accommodation, and away allowances are provided while working away.If you're looking to build your career on specialist underground infrastructure projects while working with an experienced team, apply now.

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‍ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
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‍Why Choose Max People?

‍Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years' experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country's leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.

When you join Max People, you're backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We're here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you're excited about.