Machine Operator Job in Downer, New Zealand

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities. Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.

We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
• Great promotion and career development opportunities
• Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather!
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Have a look at our other great benefits here!

The Opportunity

Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects across Gisborne. The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Crusher Operator.

You will be based in the Gisborne hills of the Tiniroto area, looking after the Waerenga-O-Kuri crushing plant and will have opportunities to operate as well as learn to operate some heavy earth works machinery. Working alongside our dedicated team you may operate machinery including Crusher Operators.

Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.

• Ability to complete tasks that involve heavy lifting and manual work
• Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit
• Mechanically minded
• Must have a Class 1 license and ideally WTR
• Class 2 license would be beneficial
• Experience with conveyor and crushing systems would be beneficial