Machine Operator

1 week ago


Frankton, Otago, New Zealand Enviro NZ Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

With on-going growth & development across New Zealand are fortunate enough to offer our employees a stable working environment and on-going hours. We are looking for a Class 1 Loader & Digger/Excavator Operator for our Hamilton Organics Centre at Wickham Street, Frankton.

This Permanent full-time role will see you working within a small close-knit team that covers for each other and works well together. In doing this role, you will pick up a lot of skills, do different tasks throughout your day and never get bored with what you do. This is a low-pressure role working in a relatively pleasant environment with green waste in our organic yard.

As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial part in the running of the site, where you will be responsible for:

  • Operating the Loader & Digger/Excavator in a safe and efficient manner
  • Completing daily vehicle check (VCR's) to ensure your machinery is safe to operate
  • Communicating with customers and directing them where to off load safely
  • Being mindful of hazards, and ensuring all employees & visitors are safe
  • General site maintenance which includes tidying up site & common areas

To do this job well, you will need:

  • Driver licence Class 1 full
  • Experience operating Loaders, diggers/excavators ( or keen to learn to operate them)
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety
  • Ideally, comfortable using computer systems especially the weighbridge software
  • A supportive and respectful attitude towards others

All new Operators will be given a full training, induction, and a competency assessment.

If you wish to apply for this position, please click apply now and complete the online application form. We look forward to receiving your application

Safety and wellbeing are paramount to us, so our recruitment process involves a Ministry of Justice criminal background check, and a pre-employment medical including drug test. You must also be eligible to work in NZ (either as a New Zealand Citizen or Resident or have a valid working visa) to apply for this role.

Enviro NZ is focused on making it easier for New Zealanders to shift to a more sustainable way of life. We do this by delivering waste and recycling solutions that make a difference.



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