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Our Higgins Team is looking for an experienced Asphalt Plant - Loader Operator to join our Christchurch-based crew.
This is a permanent, full-time position, guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week. In this role, you'll operate loaders to support the safe and efficient delivery of our asphalt products.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in operating machinery to a high standard, and is committed to delivering quality work safely.
What You'll Bring To The Role
- Full Class 1 licence (Class 2–4 and WTR endorsements highly advantageous)
- Proven experience operating loaders and other heavy plant within civil construction, roading, quarrying, or infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of plant maintenance and daily pre-start checks
- Available to work nights as and when required
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and follow instructions, and schedules
- Safety-first attitude with a commitment to protecting yourself, your team, and the public
- Physically fit and willing to assist with general labouring duties when required
- Positive, reliable, and proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
- Passion for the civil construction industry and willingness to continue learning
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Come Join The Higgins Team
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Permanent, full-time role with long-term career opportunities
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
- Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
- Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
- KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
- Great benefits for you and your whānau
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 rates, and opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding career.
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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
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
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.
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