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Join the team at Pearce Builders - Ashburton Pearce Builders is a well-established residential building company based in Mid Canterbury. We take pride in del...

13/05/2026

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09/01/2026

Making the most of the last few days before the start of a busy year. What have you been up to over the break or did you still work? Share with us in the comments 💪

15/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Lachie! 🛠️

Introducing Lachie, he is an Apprentice here at Pearce Builders! He’s been part of the team since mid 2024. His favourite part of the job? Making the team laugh and trust us, he’s very committed to that role. 🤭

A bit more about Lachie 👇
🍻 Favourite way to spend a weekend: Getting on the beers.
🗣️ Fun fact: He can speak another language.
🪜 Favourite stage of a build: Frames, because it’s good to be outside.
🛠️ Favourite tool: The sander.
🦆 Favourite local spot: The Phat Duck. 🦆
🍹 Favourite cocktail: Silly Malibu. (seems to be a Pearce Builders classic)
🥧 Favourite smoko food: A couple of pies and a Red Bull. Top notch apprentice fuel.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Unique, banter and dedicated.

Lachie brings the comedy and energy but lucky for us he can also use a hammer. 😅

13/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Harrison! 🛠️

Introducing Harrison, our newest but experienced Leading Hand here at Pearce Builders! Joining the team in late September this year. His favourite part of the role? The variety of day-to-day work and being outdoors.

A bit more about Harrison 👇
🍻 Favourite way to spend a weekend: Going and having a few beers with the boys.
🎶 Fun fact: He can Mongolian throat sing and play the didgeridoo. At least if the building gig doesn’t work out you’ve got a backup.
🪜 Favourite stage of a build: Framing, because he’s outdoors and in his natural habitat.
🛠️ Favourite tool: The router (no, not the Wi-Fi one).
🦆 Favourite local spot: The Phat Duck. 🦆
🍹 Favourite cocktail: Silly Malibu.
🌮 Favourite smoko food: Homemade nachos.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Tight-knit, banter and loyal.

Harrison brings the skills, the laughs and some seriously unexpected musical talents. 🎶

11/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Wessel! 🛠️

Introducing Wessel — our newest Apprentice here at Pearce Builders! He joined the team in late 2024. His favourite part of the role? Learning all the new things and putting them straight into action.

A bit more about Wessel 👇
🌄 Favourite way to spend a weekend: Going on adventures with his mates.
😎 Fun fact: He’s proudly the darkest one in the team (his words, not ours).
🪜 Favourite stage of a build: Frames, because that’s when the house finally starts to take shape.
🔨 Favourite tool: The trusty hammer.
🏖️ Favourite local spot: Wakanui Beach.
🍹 Favourite cocktail: S*x on the Beach (no explanation needed).
🥪 Favourite smoko food: A classic salami sandwich.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Funny, different, friends.

Wessel brings the energy, keeps the laughs coming, and is already proving to be an awesome addition to the crew. We’re stoked to have him on board! 😄

09/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Sam! 🛠️

Introducing Sam another Leading Hand here at Pearce Builders! He’s been part of the team since 2020, and his favourite part of the role? Making Lachie clean up after him… especially his shoes.

A bit more about Sam 👇
🏆 Favourite way to spend a weekend: Winning the Meads Cup (casual).
😌 Fun fact: He’s actually never wrong. 🤔
🏗️ Favourite stage of a build: Trusses, because when else can you drop your tape measure off the roof six times and call it “part of the process”?
✏️ Favourite tool: His pencil.
🛏️ Favourite local spot: His bedroom, specifically his bed.
🥤 Favourite cocktail: Never had one, but he’ll happily mix every McDonald’s fizzy flavour into one cup and call it “gourmet.”
🍰 Favourite smoko food: A Harvey’s Bakehouse custard square.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Special, young, charismatic (and depending on the day, maybe a few other words like baffled 😅)

Whether he’s leading the team or leading Lachie back to the broom, Sam’s got a talent for keeping the jobs moving. 🤝🏃‍♂️‍💨

07/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Regan! 🛠️
Regan is one of our Apprentices here at Pearce Builders! Since joining the crew in 2023, he’s been hands-on, learning the ropes, and keeping everyone on their toes. His favourite part of the job? Having Jonty tell him what to do — though we’re not sure how much he listens.

A bit more about Regan 👇
🏌️‍♂️ Favourite way to spend a weekend: Playing golf, doing a bit of hunting and fishing.
🦴 Fun fact: Has dislocated his shoulder three times and even had surgery.
🚪 Favourite stage of a build: Doors, architraves, and skirting.
🧹 Favourite tool: The vacuum cleaner — keeping the site spotless while Jonty makes the mess 😆
⛳ Favourite local spot: Tinwald Golf Club
🍸 Favourite cocktail: Cleavers Classic (Maybe Regan is shouting the next round)
🍣 Favourite smoko food: 16 pieces of crispy chicken sushi from Green Sushi and a choccy bar.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Respectful, honest, and selfless.

Regan keeps the vacuuming on point, the team laughing and Jonty on his toes.

05/12/2025

🛠️ Meet Scott! 🛠️

Scott is our Foreman here at Pearce Builders! He’s been part of the team for “I think 5 years in February, right Bee?” His favourite part of the role? The variety.

A bit more about Scott 👇
⛳ Favourite way to spend a weekend: Playing golf and fighting fires (as you do).
👀 Fun fact: He has two different coloured eyes.
🪜 Favourite stage of a build: Frame & truss or house fit-offs.
🔨 Favourite tool: The nail gun (simple, reliable, gets the job done).
🍻 Favourite local spot: Cleavers Corner.
🍺 Favourite cocktail: Not a cocktail guy, but he’ll happily take an Emersons Pilsner.
🍣 Favourite smoko food: Green sushi or Subway; depends on the day.
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Mates, fun and jokers.

Scott brings the skills, keeps the banter flowing and proudly holds the title of Jonty’s favourite tool. (But we think he means boss 🤔)

03/12/2025

🦺 Meet Jonty! 🦺
Jonty is one of our Leading Hands here at Pearce Builders! He’s been part of the crew since 2020, and let’s just say… the place wouldn’t run quite the same without him. (Mainly because his favourite part of the job is telling Regan what to do).

A bit more about Jonty 👇
🌊 Favourite way to spend a weekend: Diving in Akaroa for crayfish.
🦴 Fun fact: Has never broken a bone… yet. (Touch wood, Jonty)
🏗️ Favourite stage of a build: Trusses because you get to see a lot of progress in a short amount of time.
🧰 Favourite tool: “If I’m not allowed to put Scott Marshall, then I guess it’s a blower.”
🍔 Favourite local spot: The Phat Duck.
🍹 Favourite cocktail: Silly Malibu.
🍣 Favourite smoko food: Teriyaki chicken sushi from Green Sushi
👷‍♂️ The team in three words: Enjoyable, silly and weird.

Whether he’s cracking jokes, setting the pace on-site, or keeping Regan in line, Jonty keeps the task moving.