Heavy Machine Operator
Stellar Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
- Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay cycle
- Work on a well-known Christchurch infrastructure project
- 30-hour guaranteed contracts
About the role
You'll be supporting ground improvement works at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Operating excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers, you'll assist with stone column installation, material handling, and general site tidiness. This is a 2-3 month assignment starting 16 April, working Monday to Saturday, 6:30am-6:00pm.
Benefits
- $30-$38 per hour depending on experience
- 30-hour minimum guaranteed each week
- Weekly pay cycle + 8% holiday pay
- Consistent long days with Saturday work
- Major infrastructure project experience
Duties
- Operate excavators for spoil removal and site clean-up
- Operate wheel loader or skid steer loading stone
- Support stone column installation process
- Maintain clean and safe work areas
- Follow site safety and operational procedures
Skills & experience
- Class 1 Full NZ Driver Licence required
- W, T, R endorsements essential
- Proven excavator, wheel loader or skid steer experience
- Confident working long hours in civil environments
- Strong commitment to health and safety
Culture People enjoy working in this team because safety, teamwork, and productivity are valued. You'll be part of a professional crew that takes pride in doing quality work on important infrastructure projects.
About the company Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in large-scale civil and ground improvement works across New Zealand. They're known for delivering technically challenging projects to a high standard.
About Stellar Recruitment Stellar Recruitment operates across Australia and New Zealand. Our specialist consultants understand the civil construction market and connect skilled operators with leading contractors on both temporary and permanent assignments.
Apply now by clicking Apply, or email Gregor Tait at gregor.t@stellarrecruitment.co.nz if you'd like more information about the role.
Application details
Stellar Recruitment
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