Construction Technician/Assistant
Construction · Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr
Working on construction sites in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh and thinking about your next move? Construction teams in Otago, New Zealand, are looking for a dependable Construction Labourer who can prove real, practical capability on the tools.
What matters here is hands-on site know-how, a solid work ethic and a firm commitment to safety and quality. You will join an organised, structured workplace where your skills can be acknowledged and built on, giving you a base for long-term career progress.
Where suitable applicants meet the requirements, sponsorship pathways may be available.
Key Responsibilities
- Back up experienced tradespeople and supervisors on residential, commercial and infrastructure builds, and take on extra construction support duties as required
- Get worksites ready by organising materials, tools and equipment, keeping areas clean, clearing construction waste and setting up temporary structures and safety barriers
- Help prepare, mix, pour, spread and finish concrete, and measure, cut, fix and place reinforcing such as steel bars and mesh
- Assist carpenters, bricklayers, roofers, floor layers, plasterers, painters, glaziers, plumbers and drainlayers with their work
- Carry out excavation, trenching, levelling and material handling as part of general site preparation
- Help install pipes, fittings, drainage components and other building systems, including pathways for heating, cooling and ventilation
- Handle hand tools and basic power tools safely in line with site rules
- Spot hazards, defects or problems and report them to your supervisor, following health and safety procedures and PPE standards at all times
- Cooperate with the site crew to hit deadlines and quality targets
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months in the construction industry with proven practical exposure, and the ability to show genuine construction skills and past site responsibilities
- Physically fit for manual work in tough conditions
- Strong understanding of safe work practices and site procedures, along with experience using basic hand and power tools
- Works well in a team and follows supervisors' instructions
- Dependable attendance, a positive outlook and willingness to pitch in, plus a commitment to learning New Zealand construction standards and workplace expectations
- Applicants with verified work experience and a supporting employment history are encouraged to apply
- Sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable applicants who meet the requirements
Apply: jobs@emiratesprime.ae · WhatsApp