Quarry Operator

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family  

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.   

Join us as an Operator in our quarries team based in Timaru  

In this role, you will be based at Levels Quarry where you will operate range of machinery to help deliver work for our customers safely, on time and to the highest quality standard. You are responsible for operating a class 4 truck to cart material/aggregate onsite at Levels quarry.

In addition to the above you will:

• Complete all necessary pre-start and machinery checks. 
• Liaise with customers and the team on site to fulfil their requirements.
• Operate heavy machinery to load customer trucks, stockpile material and feed the crusher plant as required.
• Assist Quarry Manager with day-to-day maintenance of plant and other site tasks.

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

• Life insurance.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions.
• Fuel discount card. 
• Family scholarships.    
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.  
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers. 
• Medical insurance. 

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.   

We're looking for someone with:  

• Full Clean Class 4 Licence
• WTR endorsements
• Previous experience operating trucks/heavy machinery in a quarry environment
• A proactive approach towards health and safety – it's our #1 priority.  
• Flexibility to perform various daily tasks and grow with the team 
• The ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. 
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and upskill   

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community   

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.  

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry.   

Don't delay, apply now.  

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.  

Please note our shutdown period is from 19 December 2025 – 12 January 2026. We will make contact with you upon re-opening.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.