Heavy Machine Operator | Christchurch | Queenstown
Max People
Listing Description
Description
- Ongoing civil infrastructure projects
- Operate excavators, rollers & dumpers
- Competitive pay + supportive team
About the Role We're looking for experienced Heavy Machine Operators to join civil construction teams in Christchurch and Queenstown. You'll operate a variety of plant machinery while supporting drainage and earthworks crews on active sites. This is hands-on work, and you'll also assist with general labouring tasks when required.
What's in it for you
- Steady, ongoing civil construction work
- Work on a variety of infrastructure projects
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Competitive pay
What You Will Be Doing
- Operating excavators, rollers, compactors & dumpers
- Excavating trenches and grading works to specification
- Lifting and placing trench shields, pipes, and materials
- Working safely around live services and utilities
- Assisting with drainage operations and de-watering
- Maintaining machinery, tools, and site safety systems
- Participating in pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
- Supporting general civil site operations and housekeeping
What We Require
- Proven experience operating excavators & civil machinery
- Comfortable in deep drainage and trenching environments
- Strong understanding of civil construction safety practices
- Reliable, hardworking, and a team player
- Willingness to assist with general labouring when required
- Valid Site Safe or Construct Safe - we can assist
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Choose Max People? Max People is a trusted New Zealand recruitment partner with 15+ years' experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country's leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics. When you join Max People, you're backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We're here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you're excited about.
Application details
Max People
Max People was initially set up as a Construction recruitment agency providing outsourcing labourhire solutions to New Zealand's leading civil, Commercial and residential construction companies. We have since expanded our expertise to encompass agriculture, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Headquartered in Christchurch, we're a recruitment agency specialising in matching exceptional support staff to leading businesses throughout New Zealand.
Max People brings a distinctive approach to hiring staff; We measure twice and cut once. We stand by our principles, Perseverance, Accountability, Consistency and excellence; we aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates in everything we do.
Our consultants only work with high-calibre, Quality individuals offering a tailored approach to recruitment and beyond. This approach makes us one of the market-leading Recruitment agencies in New Zealand that employers and Candidates can depend on.
At Max, we are passionate and driven people with a will to win. We attract and support the best people with a strong work ethic and are willing to go above and beyond. We aim to empower our employees through growth and learning. We encourage a balanced lifestyle and the continued development of our team.
