Construction Technician/Assistant
Construction · Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr
Mixing and pouring concrete in the morning, helping the roofers or plumbers after lunch, and keeping the site safe throughout: this Construction Technician / Assistant job in Otago covers a lot of ground. You will back up qualified tradespeople on houses, commercial buildings and infrastructure in New Zealand.
The employer wants dependable workers who can prove they have done real site work, who put in a solid effort and who care about doing it safely and properly. Along the way you learn more tools, materials, machines and site rules, and you gain local experience to build on.
Sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable candidates meeting requirements. Keep proof of your past site work ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Give hands-on support to skilled tradespeople and supervisors on residential, commercial and infrastructure jobs
- Set each site up with the right materials, tools and gear, and clear away construction waste so the site stays orderly
- Prepare, mix, pour, spread and finish concrete with the crew
- Assist the carpenters, bricklayers, roofers, floor layers, plasterers, painters, glaziers, plumbers and drainlayers
- Dig, trench, level and shift materials during site preparation
- Help fit pipes, fittings, drainage parts and other building systems, as well as heating, cooling and ventilation runs
- Measure, cut, secure and position steel bars, mesh and other reinforcing
- Handle hand tools and basic power tools the safe way the site expects
- Put up temporary structures, safety barriers and fenced work areas
- Report hazards, defects or problems to your supervisor straight away
- Stick to health and safety rules and wear the right PPE
- Pull together with the crew to hit deadlines and quality targets, and take on any other support work asked of you
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months of construction industry experience with proven practical exposure; you must be able to demonstrate real site skills and the responsibilities you held
- Fit enough for hard manual work in demanding conditions
- Knows how to work safely and follows site procedures
- Comfortable with basic hand and power tools
- Takes instructions from supervisors and fits into a crew
- Shows up every day with a good attitude, ready to help
- Keen to learn New Zealand construction standards and what New Zealand employers expect
- People who have verified work experience backed by an employment history are encouraged to apply; sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable candidates meeting requirements
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp