Excavator Operator

1 day ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Roading and Building Recruitment Full time

THE GIG:

Our client has a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. They strive to deliver high quality, on time and on budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. Their Construction Division combines 24 teams of highly skilled construction and drainage staff that consistently deliver quality infrastructure projects of every scale.

Being Dunedin based but with work around the greater Otago Region, they have a full forward workload and offer a great working environment to work in, plus opportunities to upskill and develop your career for the future.

This role will see you operating a variety of excavators and small machinery undertaking civil drainage work, stormwater & water main infrastructure and residential/commercial Drainlaying.

THE GOODS:

  • A great pay rate negotiated with you during an interview - paid weekly
  • Plenty of overtime hours per week)
  • Friendly, skilled and supportive team
  • Opportunity to upskill and develop your career
  • Immediate start available

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Full Class 1 drivers licence (class 2/4 preferred)
  • Current WTR endorsements
  • Competent operator with experience in drainage, excavating inside trench shields and sheet piling
  • Reliable team member who's willing to get stuck in
  • Strong safety and quality focus
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Have full working rights to work in New Zealand (No sponsorship available)

ABOUT US: RB Recruitment stands for Roading and Building Recruitment. We are an external HR and recruitment services provider to some of New Zealand's leading civil and construction companies. We have the contacts and experience to get you where you want to be We have a passion for connecting great people with great employers, who will make you feel valued and meet your needs. If you are interested in a change of career or taking the next step, don't hesitate to get in touch today  

HOW TO APPLY? Please apply through the portal OR email your CV through to , or call Cliff on for a chat about the role.

Please note candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand and be in the country at time of application to be considered for this role. A Pre-Employment Drug Test may be required.

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