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Specialist Operator : Asphalt Plant

Specialist Operator : Asphalt Plant

HigginsWhanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
20 days ago
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Description

Join The Green Team at our Palmerston North Asphalt Plant and take your career to the next level! We’re on the lookout for a full-time Plant Operator to be part of a tight-knit crew that produces up to 1,250 tonnes of asphalt daily using cutting-edge technology. This is a full-time permanent role, working a minimum of 40 hours. Hours of work can vary to meet the needs of the business with early morning starts.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • Prior plant operating experience is highly sought after; other relevant plant operating experience will be considered
  • Prior mechanical experience advantageous, e.g. heavy diesel mechanic / plant maintenance
  • Class 1 full licence essential - WTR and Class 2 is beneficial
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Strong track record of commitment to health and safety

Join The Green Team

  • Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day / Night shift work
  • Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
  • Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
  • Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including :
  • A brand-new market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events
  • FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
  • A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
  • About Higgins

    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 ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

    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.

    Seniority level

  • Entry level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

  • Construction
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