The Downer Penrose Transport Services division is proud to be supporting our clients in delivering a range of projects to transform our streets by maintaining and extending roads and shared pathways throughout the city’s network. We are seeking a Concrete Worker to help us deliver on our existing and upcoming contracts.

About the job:
You will carry out concrete construction and repairs within the maintenance and civils department on a day to day basis as part of a dedicated crew. You will be responsible for:

• Helping with safe site setup for your crew and the general public
• Assisting with installation of framework and prep work prior to concrete pour
• Pouring and finishing concrete placement, stripping and reinstatement
• Working as part of a cohesive team to deliver to projects
• Optimising the use of company resources and contributing to the successful completion of contracts
• Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment

This is primarily a Monday – Friday role but the job does occasionally involve weekend work and staying away to meet our project requirements.

About you:
Experience in the civil contracting industry and a great eye for finishing concrete will serve you well in this role. You will hold your work to high standards and be familiar with concrete form work as well as working with exposed concrete. You will be a team player with an organised, systematic good-humoured approach. We’d value your confidence to communicate well with your crew and add value to your expertise in the field. Flexibility with regards to your availability and work location is also beneficial.

Benefits:
This is a stable position, with a reliable employer who will support you to develop your skills and your career. We can also offer you:

• Leadership Pathway Development Programs 
• Dedicated Learning and Development team
• We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements
• A heavily subsidised membership to our Community Trust Partner that enables you and your family access to healthcare benefits, and discounted access to over 150-holiday homes in great locations across New Zealand.
• Special rates and discounts through our partners across Healthcare, Gyms, Banking, and Insurance
• Working for an organisation that not only works on building better stronger communities but within those communities; where we offer training and meaningful work, through our Corporate Social Outcomes team

How to apply:

If this role appeals to you and you tick most of the criteria above, then don't delay, we'd love to hear from you today!  Apply via www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 592661 or reach out to our recruitment team at Recruitment.Advice@downer.co.nz or call 0800877327 for more information.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. 

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.  

The Downer NZ Recruitment office will be closed from Friday, 23 December 2022 and we will be back on deck on Monday, 9 January 2023.   If you submit an application during this period please note that we will review your details and update you upon our return.  Wishing you a safe and festive holiday season.