Skilled General Labourer

Skilled General Labourers

Are you an experienced labourer who knows your way around a construction site, is confident with tools, and isn’t afraid of a hard day’s work? We’re looking for Skilled General Labourers to join reputable local teams across Dunedin. If you’re reliable, physically fit and ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you.

Location: Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $26–$30 per hour, depending on experience

About the role
This is varied, hands-on work for labourers with previous construction or work-site experience. You’ll be working across different sites and supporting local teams with a range of physical and practical tasks.

What you could be doing

• Assisting trades and confidently using hand and power tools
• Digging, shovelling, spreading gravel and other ground work
• Moving construction materials and completing general site clean-ups
• Demolition, manual handling and heavy lifting
• Furniture moving and other physically demanding work
• Driving manual vehicles when required
• Supporting construction teams with general site duties

What we’re looking for

• Reliable and punctual – our clients depend on you turning up on time and ready to work
• Previous construction or relevant work-site experience
• Physically fit and capable of demanding, hands-on labouring
• Confident and competent using hand and power tools
• Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and ability to drive manual vehicles
• Class 2 NZ Driver Licence is beneficial but not essential
• Reliable transport and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Two recent work referees who can confirm your skills and work ethic

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunities to work with reputable local companies
• Variety across different job sites and types of work
• Support from the experienced Tradestaff Dunedin team
• Opportunities to build your experience and develop new skills

If you’re a capable labourer with a strong work ethic and the site experience to hit the ground running, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply online today or give the team a call on [03 474 0655](tel:03 474 0655) to find out more!
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.