South Canterbury

Labour Hire in Timaru

The Temp Company supplies reliable labour hire and recruitment across Timaru, Geraldine, Temuka, Waimate, Mackenzie District, Twizel.

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Local Labour Hire across South Canterbury

Our Timaru branch on Meadows Road in Washdyke sits among the freight yards and processing plants that carry South Canterbury, and it is the base for our labour hire from Geraldine and Temuka down to Waimate and inland through the Mackenzie. Port freight, dairy, meat processing and rural civil work all draw on the same local pool of people, so having crews close at hand counts for a lot here.

We supply certified traffic management crews for roading and utility work on the state highway network and the rural roads that feed it, along with construction and civil labourers, warehouse and yard hands, drivers and general site workers. Seasonal peaks arrive hard and fast in this part of the country, and our Timaru team is set up to cover them.

After work around Timaru? This is a new branch and we are actively taking people on, qualified or not. Get in touch with our local team or apply online and we will look at where you fit.

Your Local Contact

Pippa Leach

Pippa Leach

Operations Co-ordinator, Timaru

Branch Address

83 Meadows Rd | Washdyke, Timaru | Canterbury 7910
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Areas We Serve

TimaruGeraldineTemukaWaimateMackenzie DistrictTwizel

Roles We Supply

TTM Workers

TMO Ps

Construction Labourers

Warehouse Workers

Factory Workers

Drivers

General Labourers

FAQs for Employers

We supply traffic management workers and TMOs, construction and civil labourers, warehouse and factory hands, drivers, and general labourers across South Canterbury. If you have a role that doesn't fit neatly into those, talk to us, we can usually help or point you in the right direction.

Timaru and the wider South Canterbury region, including Geraldine, Temuka, Waimate and the Mackenzie District through to Twizel. If your site sits a bit further out, get in touch and we'll let you know what we can do.

Often within a day or so, depending on the role and how many people you need. Timaru is a new branch and we're building the local pool quickly, so for short-notice or urgent cover, call us early and we'll do our best to match the right people.

Workers come with standard PPE, and many have their own transport to get to site. For role-specific gear or qualifications, let us know the requirements when you book and we'll match accordingly.

Yes. Traffic management staff hold the relevant certifications, and we check that workers are qualified and compliant for the roles they're placed in. We remain the legal employer and handle wages, holiday pay, KiwiSaver and PAYE, so the employment side is covered.

Rates depend on the role, skill level and shift type, so we'll give you a clear quote up front. There are no hidden costs, you're charged for the hours worked plus any agreed public holiday or overtime rates.

Yes. Hiring is covered by our Client Terms & Conditions, a Health & Safety declaration, and a Triangular Employment Acknowledgement, which set out responsibilities on both sides. We'll walk you through these when you get started.

Yes. Alongside labour hire, we offer permanent recruitment nationwide, so if you're looking to fill a role for keeps rather than cover it temporarily, see our Find Talent page or get in touch.

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