Monday, October 27, 2025
Stellar Recruitment

Drainage Operator

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Job Description

It's all go in Wellington! With major projects starting around the region, we're seeing an increased need for experienced drain layers with our clients. We're seeking a Drainage Operator to demonstrate their operating and drain laying skills with a small crew across large infrastructure projects, council work and subdivisions across the wider Wellington region.What’s on Offer?$35 - $36 per hourFull-time Monday to Friday role with job security (Saturdays if required) Ongoing training and career developmentWork with a dedicated Drainage focused team, tackling a variety of complex jobs and projectsWhat You’ll Be DoingOperating excavators across a variety of residential and civil earthworks projectsEnsuring precision and high-quality work, including deep trenching, trench shields and manual labourAssisting with other heavy plant operationsWhat You’ll Bring:Proven Civil Construction and operating experienceFull Clean Class 1 licence with WTR (Class 2 preferred)Willingness to be on the tools and in the trenches when requiredSite Safe Passport (Preferable)Reliable, hard-working, and committed to delivering top-quality resultsAbility to pass all pre-employment testRight to live and work permanently in New Zealand (required)If this role is for you, now is the time to get in touch with Faifili Levave from Stellar Recruitment at faifili.l@stellarrecruitment.co.nzWe are processing applications now!

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