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Dec 19, 2025

Timber Drain Replacement | Multiple Roles | 2 Year Project

Christchurch
canterbury
$28-$32 per hour depending on experience, paid weekly
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About the Role

We’re recruiting for a long-term civil construction project in Christchurch, starting February. This is a major site with consistent work, stable crews, and opportunities to stay on long term for the right people.We are recruiting across a range of positions on this project, including experienced operators, carpenters, formworkers, lead hands, drainage operators. These roles suit people with hands-on civil and construction experience who can work effectively as part of a site crew on a long-term project.

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive hourly rates paid weekly
  • Secure, long-term work on a major project
  • Consistent hours with stable crews
  • Opportunity to progress or step up for the right people
  • Support from a recruiter who understands civil construction

What You Will Be Doing

  • Supporting civil construction and drainage works across site
  • Assisting with formwork, structural, and in-ground works
  • Operating machinery where ticketed and experienced
  • Using hand and power tools safely and efficiently
  • Following site plans, levels, and supervisor instructions
  • Working safely around plant, trucks, and ground crews
  • Maintaining strong health & safety standards at all times
  • Completing any other tasks required on site

What We Require

  • Previous civil or construction site experience
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a site crew
  • Strong awareness of health & safety requirements
  • Relevant tickets or licences an advantage (role dependent)
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed work ethic
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND


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.

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