Trainee Concrete Cutter

About the Role

KJ Baileys is a family-owned business delivering concrete and excavation services to commercial and residential customers throughout Otago.

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Concrete Cutter to join our growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to start or develop a career in the concrete and construction industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience and learning from experienced operators.

The role offers a wide variety of work across residential, commercial, and civil projects, with full training provided to the right person.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Concrete Cutter, you will learn and assist with a wide range of tasks, including:

• Concrete and asphalt cutting
• Core drilling and wall sawing
• Concrete demolition
• Excavation and site preparation
• General labouring duties
• Setting up and maintaining equipment
• Operating tools and machinery safely
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Following site safety procedures and safe work practices
• Working alongside experienced operators and learning industry best practices

What We’re Looking For

This role would suit someone who is motivated, physically fit, reliable, and keen to learn a skilled trade.

You may be starting out in your career or looking for a change. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential — we are interested in the person, their attitude, and their willingness to learn.

The successful applicant will:

• Be physically fit and capable of manual work
• Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Take pride in their work
• Have a strong focus on health and safety
• Be willing to learn and take direction
• Have good communication skills
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a full, clean Class 1 driver's licence
• Be able to drive a manual vehicle
• Be flexible with early starts, varied hours, and overtime
• Be willing to work outside of Dunedin when required
• Be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

A Class 2 licence would be beneficial but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Full training and hands-on mentoring
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to gain new skills and licences
• Full uniform and PPE
• Variety of residential, commercial, and civil projects
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Competitive pay as your skills and experience develop
• Opportunities for advancement and career progression
• Long-term career opportunities within the company
• A positive team culture where everyone is valued

If you are hardworking, reliable, take pride in your work, and are keen to learn a skilled trade within the concrete and construction industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your cv and a brief introduction letter outlining your experience to [email protected]

No recruitment companies please.