Drainlayer

Job Overview:

Job Title: Drainlayer

Location: Central North Island and Auckland

Position: Full Time 30 hours + per week guaranteed, likely to work 40-50 hours per week

Wage Rate: $35-$45 starting rate, pay rise reviews will apply once NZ work experience is obtained

Start Date: 2025 and 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

As a Drainlayer, the installation, maintenance, and repair of subsurface and surface drainage systems will be your primary responsibility. Your work will oversee the crucial function of wastewater, stormwater, and sewage systems. We require experienced drainlayers to work on a wide variety of residential and commercial drainage, earthworks and civil work, new housing and developments.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of systems and materials required.

  • Installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems.

  • Maintain below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems.

  • Assisting with assembling and installing piping valves and fittings.

  • Cleaning and carrying out repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checking for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience and/or Trade Qualification.

  • WTR Endorsements – Preferred but not essential.

  • Must be registered with Plumbers Gasfitting and Drainlayers Board. We can source supervisors for your license if not already registered.

 

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