Franklin Smith
Published
October 30, 2026
Location
Otago, New Zealand
Category
Job Type
Job Salary
$33 per hour
Consultant Name
Darron Reekers
Consultant Email
darron@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz

Description

Yardperson / Working Foreman – Queenstown
 

  • Immediate starts available on a busy civil construction project.
  • Work expected through to May 2027, with potential for ongoing opportunities.
  • Varied, practical roles keeping site operations running smoothly.

Franklin Smith is looking for a capable Yardperson / Working Foreman and a Civil Labourer to join a project team in Queenstown.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping a site organised and can spot what needs doing without waiting to be asked, we want to hear from you.

Yardperson / Working Foreman

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day site logistics, coordinating deliveries, managing materials and helping keep the site safe and productive. Duties include:
 

  • Receiving deliveries and assisting with unloading.
  • Managing stockpiles and pushing up material as required.
  • Operating a loader and/or fork loader for material handling.
  • Organising road sweeping, rubbish removal and general housekeeping.
  • Keeping access areas clear, tidy and safe.
  • Tackling practical site tasks as they arise.

You’ll need relevant site or yard experience, current WTR endorsements, confidence operating plant and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Reliability, initiative and strong health and safety awareness are essential.

The opportunity

An immediate start is available once the required site inductions are completed. The project is expected to run through to May 2027, with the possibility of moving into an ongoing operational role for the right person.

Interested? Get in touch today.

Send your CV to darron@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz or call Darron on 022 043 1649. Please let us know which role you’re interested in and when you can start.

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