DOWNER NZ

  • Posted: 12 Sep 2022
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Classification: Trades & services
Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and building better, stronger communities. Here’s your chance to join the Central Region Civil Construction crew as a Concrete Worker/Finisher. We have multiple vacancies with a steady pipeline of Maintenance and Construction projects on the horizon.

We are looking for Concrete Workers in New Plymouth.

About the role:
As a Downer Concrete Worker/Finisher, you will be a specialist tradesperson who works alongside a team, and individually at times, to plan and carry out specialist concrete and formwork within the structures and maintenance departments on a day-to-day basis. You will optimise the use of company resources and contribute to the successful completion of our contracts.

Essentially you will pour, spread, smooth and finish concrete for structures such as ramps and footpaths etc. Other responsibilities include;

Erecting concrete formwork and laying steel reinforcing
Pouring, spreading and levelling concrete using screeds and templates
Forming expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straight edges
Cutting lines in concrete using power cutters
Cover freshly poured concrete with colouring powders and other materials.

About you:
You will be a team player with an organised and systematic approach to the working environment with some experience in the civil contracting industry. You will also have:

A NZ Register Level 1 qualification (or equivalent), or secondary education
Experience in specialized concrete and formwork
Experience with finished concrete work to pre-cast finishing standard (desirable)
Full Drivers licence
A Zero harm focus
The ability to work well within a team and independently
Good communication skills

What's on offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with Downer and become part of a leading company that has the strongest footprint in Infrastructure around New Zealand. We place huge value on developing our people and support ongoing training and development opportunities. We can also offer:

Guaranteed Full-Time hours – minimum 40 hours per week
Tools of trade provided including uniform and PPE gear
Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts
Pay range: $22.50 –$32.00 (negotiable on experience)
Central region-based positions, free onsite parking
How to apply:
Here’s your chance to join a great team, with an ongoing stream of work and career opportunities! If this role interests you, apply via www.downercareers.co.nz [link removed] and search using job number 590133 or visit your local depot.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.