Drainlayer

Experienced Drainlayer
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Drainlayer to join the team in Tauranga. We need someone with strong practical drainage knowledge who can deliver accurate, compliant work and confidently handle the technical side of the job.
Location: Tauranga
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $35–$42 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Install stormwater and wastewater drainage systems across civil projects
• Set accurate pipe levels, grades, and falls using lasers and levelling equipment
• Lay and connect PVC, concrete, and other drainage pipe systems
• Install manholes, catchpits, cesspits, connections, and tie-ins
• Prepare trenches, bed pipework, and complete backfilling and compaction
• Read drainage plans, site drawings, and specifications to complete work accurately
• Identify existing underground services and maintain safe, compliant excavations

What We're Looking For

• Proven hands-on drainlaying experience within civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of stormwater and wastewater drainage systems
• Confident setting levels and falls and completing drainage work without constant supervision
• Experience installing manholes, catchpits, pipework, and drainage connections
• Good understanding of trench safety and working around underground services
• Full NZ driver licence preferred, with Class 2 and WTR advantageous
• NZ Drainlaying qualification or registration and relevant civil tickets are highly regarded

What's in It for You?

• Long-term work opportunities
• Opportunity to put your specialist drainage skills to work
• Work alongside experienced operators
• PPE provided where required
• Build further experience across complex drainage installations
• Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment

Apply online today
Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.