Asphalt Plant Operator

Description

The Higgins Team in Hamilton is currently seeking a Plant Operator to join the crew at the asphalt plant.

You will be part of a small team that manufactures and supplies mix to external and internal clients.

What You Need

Prior experience in Asphalt Plant operation, including troubleshooting and basic mechanical maintenance

Strong understanding of materials, tools and methods used in asphalt production

Class 1 licence or overseas equivalent - WTR and Class 2 sought after but we can support you to gain these

Familiarity with handling bitumen with D & F endorsements would be an advantage but not essential

Ability to work a roster of days and nights (Night shift as required)

Good verbal and written communication skills with a strong team ethic

Computer literacy

Strong track record of commitment to health and safety

Come Join The Green Team

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day / Night shift work

Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences

Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whanau

Access to educational funds for you and your children

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children

Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

Market-leading parental leave policy

Fletcher Building share scheme options

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand.

We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.

We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace.

The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application.

Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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