Construction & Civil
Trade-ready workers for construction sites and civil infrastructure projects.
Construction Workforce Solutions
Built to support projects at every stage.
Project ramp-ups, tight timelines, and changing site demands are constant across construction. When your workforce is stretched, you need reliable labour that can support the full life of the contract, from groundwork through to finishing.
That means working with a partner who understands your project, aligns with site managers, and ensures the right people are ready at each stage. Workers are vetted to match your site, with a strong focus on safety, experience, and fit.
The people we place go home safe. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to. We take our health and safety responsibilities seriously and work closely with clients who share that commitment.
With a hands-on, founder-led approach, you’re dealing directly with people who understand construction and deliver teams that integrate seamlessly on site.
- Scalable With You
- Full Placement Support
- Rapid Deployment
Delivery Models
Flexible staffing support for your operation
Our services are designed to give you flexible access to reliable workers, whether you need immediate coverage, long-term hires, or strategic support to strengthen your workforce.
Relief Staffing & Skilled Workforce Solutions
Construction projects often require additional workers at short notice. Driveforce supplies experienced operators, trades support, and site labour who can step in quickly and contribute safely and productively on active worksites.
Permanent Skilled Recruitment
We recruit experienced construction and civil workers across a range of skilled roles. From machinery operators and site labour to specialised trades support, Driveforce helps contractors secure dependable long-term team members.
Additional Workforce Support
Driveforce works alongside your existing crews to provide additional workforce capacity when projects scale up or timelines tighten. Our workers integrate smoothly into construction teams and contribute to keeping projects progressing safely and efficiently.
Vetting and Placement
Vetting aligned to your site and project phase.
Every placement is vetted to match your site, safety standards, and project phase. From civil and earthworks through to commercial construction, screening is tailored to your operation, not a generic checklist.
We take our health and safety responsibilities seriously, complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 as a PCBU and working with clients who share that commitment.
This ensures workers arrive compliant, capable, and ready to contribute safely within your crew.
- Site Safe CertificationVerified to meet site entry and baseline safety requirements.
- Working at HeightsCertification verified for any role involving elevated work.
- Traffic Management QualificationsVerified for any role involving traffic control around active works.
- Class of Licence — Including Heavy MachineryLicence class and machinery experience matched to the specific equipment and site requirements.
Our Process
Your next hire is easier than ever.
We start by understanding your operation, not just the role. That’s how we place people who genuinely fit.
From sourcing through to ongoing support, the entire process is managed for you.
1.
Reach out
Get in touch by phone, email, or online. We’ll meet with you to understand your operation, your requirements, and what success looks like for your business.
2.
Custom matching
We use a targeted recruitment approach to find the right person for your role. This includes advertising, networks, referrals, and direct outreach to ensure the best fit.
3.
Placement
Once approved, staff are fully briefed and arrive ready to contribute from day one.
4.
Administration
Payroll, timesheets, and compliance are handled for you. Your team stays focused on operations while we take care of the details.
5.
Ongoing support
We stay connected throughout every placement. Regular check-ins ensure everything is running smoothly, with any issues addressed early and proactively.
6.
Your organisation thrives
With the right people and support in place, your operation is more efficient, staffing issues reduce, and your team runs smoothly.
What our clients say
Consistent quality and communication...
"Over the past six months we’ve worked with Brent and Driveforce to support our driver demands and they’ve consistently delivered quality candidates who understand the transport industry and what our operation requires. Brent is very easy to deal with, communicates clearly, and takes the time to understand our business to find the right people rather than just filling roles. The level of service has been excellent throughout — responsive, reliable, and professional."
Jordan Chilcott
National Operations Manager
Regal Group
Genuine engagement on all levels of business...
"Brent was great to work with and always did a very solid job for us. He looked after the gear, understood the customer side of the work, and knew the importance of making every job a success. He brought a strong, practical, and business-minded approach, which was evident in the way he worked. Key for me was that Brent shares opportunities and genuinely engages with all levels of the business. His knowledge is deep on how relationships work and how to get the most out of each engagement. Effectively, he helps grow businesses."
Scott McLeod
Managing Director
Mcleod Transport
Reliable, easy to deal with...
"I always valued our relationship with Brent. We worked with him across multiple branches and he was always reliable, easy to deal with, and no BS. And I knew I could call Brent directly anytime and he would do his level best to get us the resources we needed."
Mark Irvine
Managing Director
Acrow Group
Professionalism, integrity & commitment...
Brent Mulholland, Director of Drive Force, consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the people he works with.
He has been exceptional in organising casual work opportunities, taking the time to understand individual strengths and goals to ensure each placement is the right fit.
His communication is clear, personable, and professional, with high standards across every aspect of his work, including health and safety and thorough reference checks.
I have no hesitation in recommending Brent. His professionalism, respect for workers, and strong organisational skills make him an outstanding representative of Drive Force.
Bill Logan
Driveforce Placement
Driveforce Transport & Logistics
A chance to prove myself...
"After coming out of retirement, I spoke with Brent from Driveforce about getting back into truck driving. Although I had concerns about my age and years spent in management overseas, Brent listened, took everything on board, and gave me the chance to prove myself.
I’m now driving a truck and trailer high-cube tipper unit (HPMV) and thoroughly enjoying it. The training and Health & Safety process was professional and thorough, showing strong values, high standards, and genuine respect for people."
Ray Barnes
Driveforce Placement
Driveforce Transport & Logistics
thinks big, cares deeply...
"I’ve known Brent Mulholland for over 10 years, and he is one of the most genuine people I know. Time with Brent always leaves you feeling better, more positive, and more optimistic.
Brent loves life and brings contagious optimism to everything he does. He thinks big, cares deeply about people, and always keeps his word. Trust, loyalty, and integrity aren’t just values to Brent—they’re how he lives.
His real superpower is connection. Brent has an exceptional ability to understand what people truly need and consistently exceed expectations.
Put simply, Brent understands what matters most in life—and he shows it in the way he treats people every day."
Andrew Sonnenberg
General Manager - People & Performance
Fletcher Construction
I'd have no hesitation engaging Driveforce again...
"Brent's industry knowledge, standard of driving, and care for our equipment has been excellent. He keeps a calm head under pressure — and I'd have no hesitation engaging Driveforce again."
Phil Donaldson
Owner
Moonlight Cartage
Experienced and skilled leader...
"I have known Brent for over three decades both as a work colleague and as a friend.
He is a very experienced and well skilled business leader and has significant knowledge and expertise in the delivery of protective security services, and ensuring that customer expectations are met, or exceeded.
It is great to see that Driveforce will be adding protective security to its service portfolio, and I am happy to recommend their services to customers seeking professional and fit for purpose security services."
Gary Morrison
CEO
New Zealand Security Association
About Construction & Civil
Founder-led, with a hands-on understanding of your environment.
Every Driveforce division is managed personally, with a clear understanding of how real-world operations run. Direct access to leadership means placements are aligned with your environment, your expectations, and the way your site actually operates.
Learn What Makes Us DifferentFAQ
Your questions answered.
We’ve addressed some of the most common questions about how Driveforce works, what we provide, and how we support your operation.
What types of construction roles do you supply?
We supply general labourers, skilled trades support, machine operators, road crews, and site workers suited to construction and civil projects.
Are your workers Site Safe certified or compliant?
All workers in the construction and civil division are required to hold a valid Site Safe passport.
Can you support short-term or project-based work?
Yes. We can supply staff for short-term projects, peak workload periods, and ongoing site support at all levels of the business.
How quickly can you mobilise workers to site?
We can often provide workers quickly, especially for common roles, allowing you to maintain project timelines.
Do you provide long-term recruitment as well?
Yes. We can help recruit permanent staff to support your ongoing construction or civil operations.
Find a solution that keeps you moving upward.
When you rely on dependable people to keep operations moving, Driveforce can help.