Machine Operator – Sealing

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Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our sealing crew in Alexandra, Central Otago, on a full-time onsite basis. You’ll work in a small, supportive team on local sealing projects with real opportunities to develop your skills within a major contractor. The rewards include medical and life insurance (eligibility may apply), KiwiSaver contributions up to 7%, a fuel discount card, family scholarships and access to the Employee Assistance Programme, plus ongoing training. Ideal candidates hold a minimum Class 1 licence (WTR endorsement a bonus) and have experience with machinery, a sharp eye for quality, a safety mindset, and strong teamwork; leadership experience is a plus. Pre-employment medical and drug screening are required.

Job Description

Role: Machine Operator – Chip Seal Operations

Location: Central Otago - Alexandra

Contract Type: Full Time

 The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our sealing grew in Central Otago.

You will work in a tight‑knit team with a good attitude and a strong sense of humour, where no two jobs are the same. With a secure sealing season ahead, you will see what this amazing region has to offer while delivering asphalt and sealing works across Central Otago.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Full‑time, permanent work on local Central Otago sealing projects

• Small, supportive crew with the backing of a major contractor

• Ongoing training and development, with real opportunities to progress your career

• Medical and life insurance (eligibility criteria apply)

• KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7% after service milestones

• Fuel discount card

• Family scholarships to support your whānau’s future.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support for you and your family

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and provide the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Minimum Class 1 licence (WTR endorsement is a bonus but not essential)

• Experience working on machinery such as tractors, rollers or light trucks (preferred)

• A strong eye for quality

• A genuine commitment to safety

• Great communication skills

• A solid work ethic, reliability and a focus on teamwork

• Experience communicating with and leading others (an advantage, not essential)

If this role is not quite right but you have civil construction or machine operating experience in Central Otago, we still want to hear from you. Please apply and tell us which type of work you are interested in (labouring, kerbing, sealing, foreman).

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.