Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers
Enterprise Recruitment
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Description
Are you an experienced operator or hands-on labourer looking for your next opportunity in heavy industry? Do you thrive in high-performance environments where safety, teamwork, and precision matter? Ready to contribute to one of New Zealand’s most respected industrial operations?
If so, this could be the role for you!
We are seeking Plant Operators and Industrial Labourers to join a major industrial production facility near Invercargill. These positions offer immediate starts, long-term potential, and the chance to work and have formal training within a world-class processing environment.
About the Role: You’ll be part of an essential operational team supporting a large-scale manufacturer—an environment known for its technical complexity, fast-paced workflows, and strong safety culture. Work includes operating plant machinery, performing manual industrial tasks, supporting production processes, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment care.
- Rotating 12-hour shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off
- Competitive pay rate: $28 per hour, paid weekly (market-leading trade rates also available)
- Variety, challenge, and exposure to advanced production systems
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven commitment to health & safety in industrial environments
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Full driver's licence
- Physically fit and able to work in hot, dusty, and high-activity environments
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and full medical (incl. practical/physical assessment)
- Solid references and a work history demonstrating reliability
Even better if you have:
- Experience in industrial labouring, process plants, or heavy manufacturing
- Machinery or vehicle operating experience (e.g., loaders, forklifts, plant equipment)
Why Join Us? Our client is a recognised leader in safe work practices and one of the benchmark employers within New Zealand’s industrial sector. Ongoing training, development, and career progression are core parts of the workplace culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from women and people of all backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to a high-performing industrial team.
How to Apply: To be considered, please submit your CV using the link below. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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