Specialist Operator: Asphalt Plant

You will be part of a team of 3 that manufacture up to 1700 tonnes of Asphalt per month and aiming to increase production.  

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years prior experience in Asphalt Plant operation, including troubleshooting and basic mechanical maintenance
•  Strong understanding of materials, tools and methods used in asphalt production
• Ability to work a roster of days and nights (Night shift as required)
• Class 1 licence or overseas equivalent - WTR and Class 2 sought after but we can support you to gain these 
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills required 
• Strong track record of commitment to health and safety 

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40-70 hours per week. Competitive hourly rate on offer between $32-$37 ph.

Come 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 market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
  • FB employee share scheme, welfare & educational funds – including funding towards School Holiday Programmes for children
  • A 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 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.