Heavy Machinery Operator

2 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand HEB Construction Full time

Great opportunity for a highly experienced Heavy Machine Operator to join our Civil Construction team in Canterbury (based out of Hornby) and work on various civil infrastructure and roading projects across the region.

We are looking for someone who wants to work hard for the team and who wants to show off their skills while still being humble.

HEB is committed to training and developing its people, so if you're wanting to go places, we offer top rates and good benefits.

About the role

  • Operate excavator and various items of plant when required.
  • General labouring work to support the team when required.
  • Using machinery in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, with due care and attention in a safe manner.
  • Weekly mechanical pre-start inspections of plant and machinery (greasing, cleaning, and maintenance).
  • Carry out a variety of civil engineering tasks.
  • Assess hazards and recommend and initiate solutions.

This is a permanent full-time job ($30-40 per hour based on skills and experience, and guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week).

About you

  • Proven experience as an Operator (deep trench excavation, earthworks, waste/fresh water, etc.).
  • Willingness to muck in and put in a hard day's work.
  • A desire to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace.
  • SiteSafe or Construct Safe certificate (or ability to obtain it).
  • You're passionate about what you do and genuinely take pride in a job well done.
  • This is a physical role, so you need to be fit and well to carry out your duties.

We are contracted to work all over the region, so you will need to be open to travel within the region.

What's in it for you?

We offer a number of benefits including giving you an extra day off a year to celebrate your birthday, free health insurance, free life insurance cover, wellbeing offerings, and discounts through the Boost app from our suppliers.

About HEB

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in New Zealand Infrastructure. Our scope of work ranges from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions, and bridges, all the way through to major projects of national significance.

Part of the Vinci Construction Americas-Oceania, we combine the best of local and international expertise and have created a high-performing culture where our people thrive.

We like to say working at HEB is more than just a job - it's a career.

If all this sounds like you - apply now

Reference # 27004

Posted on 14 Mar 2025

Closes on 25 Apr 2025 09:00

Location(s): Ashburton, Christchurch, Darfield, Kaikoura, Rangiora, Timaru, Canterbury

Expertise: Driver Operator, Excavator, Grader Driver, Operator, Roller Driver

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