Description The Higgins Team in Christchurch is currently looking for a Plant Operator to join the team at our Asphalt Plant.
We utilise the latest technology to blend and mix aggregate, bitumen, modifiers, polymers, fillers, and pelletised fibre.
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 rolePrior plant operating experience is highly sought after, other relevant plant operating experience will be consideredPrior mechanical experience advantageous e.g heavy diesel mechanic/plant maintenance Class 1 full licence essential - WTR and Class 2 is beneficialGood verbal and written communication skillsBasic computer skills required Strong track record of commitment to health and safety Come join the Green TeamCompetitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day/Night shift work Based in East Tamaki at our Asphalt Plant Join a supportive team that treat each other like WhanauOngoing training and development to help you reach your career goalsAccess 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 fundsA significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.
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 dependantsHiggins 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 haerengaResearch shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match % 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.