Construction Technician

About the Role

We are seeking hardworking and reliable Construction Technicians to join our team in Christchurch working across Canterbury region. This is a full-time position where you’ll be working across a variety of construction projects. 

Hours of work will be bewteen 07:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, there will be occasional Saturday hours available, with 30 hours a week guarenteed.  

As a Construction Technician working with Rightmove Recruitment you will be providing essential support to skilled trades in fast-paced construction environments. You will be a vital part of our site team, ensuring projects stay on schedule and sites are maintained to a premium standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

·         Site Preparation & Maintenance: Clearing debris, organizing materials, and ensuring a safe, tidy workspace at all times.

·         Trade Support: Assisting carpenters, bricklayers, and other tradespeople with heavy lifting, tool handling, and basic assembly tasks.

·         Material Management: Loading and unloading deliveries and moving heavy construction materials safely across varied terrain.

·         Equipment Operation: Using basic power tools and machinery (such as drills, grinders, or compactors) under supervision.

·         Concrete & Foundations: Assisting with concrete pours, boxing, and site levelling.

·         Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to health and safety protocols, particularly in challenging alpine weather conditions.

What We’re Looking For

·         Proven Experience: At least 6–12 months of experience on a construction site or in a physically demanding manual role.

·         Physical Fitness: Capability to perform heavy lifting and manual tasks throughout the day in an outdoor environment.

·         Reliability: A "turn-up-on-time" attitude and a strong work ethic—our team relies on you to keep the site moving.

·         Communication: Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a site team.

·         Safety Conscious: A solid understanding of site safety; a valid Site Safe card is highly regarded.

·         Logistics: A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable transportation to get to various sites around Canterbury.

Benefits

·         Immediate start available.

·         Weekly pay.

·         Competitive hourly rate ($25–$35 per hour depending on experience).

·         Long-term training and the chance to transition into an apprenticeship or skilled trade role.

·         Supportive and friendly team environment.

If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply now.

How To Apply
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About Us

At Rightmove Recruitment, we understand there’s a difference between a job and a career you love. We don't just place you in any open position, we become your partner in finding the role that ignites your passion.

Getting to know you as an individual is what Rightmove is all about. Our team of experienced recruiters will work with you to understand what is most important to you and your career. We will introduce you to suitable companies that will offer you what you are looking for in your next job move.

If this job isn’t quite what you are looking for, feel free to call us for an informal chat to see what else we have available that could be right for you.

We have new jobs becoming available weekly.

www.rightmoverecruitment.co.nz