Quarry Operator

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Stevenson Aggregates/Concrete at Poplar Lane Quarry in New Zealand is seeking a Quarry Operator to safely operate and maintain mobile plant dumper excavator and bulldozer with crusher experience on production lines. The successful candidate will hold a full Class 2 license preferably with WTR, be physically fit, reliable and a strong team player with a practical mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset. The role offers medical insurance, parental leave top ups, KiwiSaver contributions, career progression and ongoing training. To apply, tailor your CV to show plant experience and licenses, include safety references, and be prepared for a pre-employment medical and drug screen and to prove eligibility to work in NZ. Direct applications only; no agencies.

Who are we looking for?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Operator to join our Poplar Lane site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hardworking team.  

About the role

As a Quarry Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a range of quarry plant. This role requires strong work ethics and a commitment to safety practices.

Our ideal candidate will be an all-rounder operator, someone who has mobile plant, dumper, excavator and bulldozer experience. You will have proven experience operating a crusher on high producing crush & screen equipment. You will have basic mechanical skills, a strong work ethic and a keen eye for safety and efficiency.

About you

In addition to previous machinery operation experience, our ideal candidates will also have:

• A Full Class 2 licence.

• WTR are advantageous

• A good level of physical fitness as this is a hands on role

• Reliable, punctual and able to work well in a team

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Reliable with a positive, can-do attitude

What we offer

Stevenson offers a range of fantastic REAL benefits to our employees, such as:

• Medical insurance for you and your whānau (Eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

• Parental leave top up with additional return to work support

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%

• BP fuel discounts

• Career progression opportunities

• Ongoing training and development, with opportunity to gain qualifications.

• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

We're Stevenson Aggregates/Concrete (a subsidiary of Fulton Hogan)
Stevenson have a long history of successful quarrying, mining, supplying high quality specialist concrete and civil engineering laboratory testing. We know we're only ever as good as our people, which is why we're committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best in the industry.

Sounds like you? If you’re mechanically minded, safety focuses and ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you!  

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

You will need to have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.