Asphalt Plant Operator
Higgins
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Hamilton, Waikato
Contract type: Full time
Description
The Higgins Team in Hamilton is currently seeking a Plant Operator to join the crew at the asphalt plant. You will be part of a small team that manufactures and supplies mix to external and internal clients.
What You Need
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.
The Higgins Team in Hamilton is currently seeking a Plant Operator to join the crew at the asphalt plant. You will be part of a small team that manufactures and supplies mix to external and internal clients.
What You Need
- Prior experience in Asphalt Plant operation, including troubleshooting and basic mechanical maintenance
- Strong understanding of materials, tools and methods used in asphalt production
- Class 1 licence or overseas equivalent - WTR and Class 2 sought after but we can support you to gain these
- Familiarity with handling bitumen with D & F endorsements would be an advantage but not essential
- Ability to work a roster of days and nights (Night shift as required)
- Good verbal and written communication skills with a strong team ethic
- Computer literacy
- Strong track record of commitment to health and safety
- Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day/Night shift work
- Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences
- Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
- Access to educational funds for you and your children
- Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
- Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
- Market-leading parental leave policy
- Fletcher Building share scheme options
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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