Machine Operator
Fulton Hogan Limited
Listing Description
Description
Role: Quarry Machine Operator Location: Central Otago - Luggate Contract Type: Full Time
Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable, and making it happen. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a motivated and safety-conscious Machine Operator to join our team at Luggate Quarry. This role offers a great mix of hands-on machine operation, plant maintenance, and teamwork in a supportive environment. You'll be working across various parts of the quarry, helping to extract and process materials, operate heavy machinery, and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
You'll be part of a close-knit crew that values hard work, communication, and continuous improvement. With opportunities to upskill and take on new challenges, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in their work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating loaders, diggers, trucks, and other quarry machinery safely and efficiently
- Extracting and processing materials from pits and stockpiles
- Performing daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance on plant and equipment
- Assisting with crushing and screening plant operations and maintenance
- Monitoring plant servicing and reporting any issues to the Quarry Foreman
- Participating in daily pre-starts, hazard IDs, and toolbox meetings
Once trained, you'll be able to confidently operate the digger, loader, and crushing plant, contributing to both production and maintenance activities.
What You'll Bring to the Table
We're looking for someone with:
- Experienced in crushing and screening operations
- Highly competent in operating loaders and loading trucks
- Safety-conscious with strong H&S discipline
- Mechanically minded and confident with basic maintenance
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable to working with diverse crews and under pressure
- Willing to work overtime or away from home when required
- Professional and courteous in all interactions
Minimum Requirements:
- Class 2 license with WTR endorsement preferred
- Proven experience in quarry or similar heavy machinery environments
Good Work Equals Good Benefits
At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and offer a range of REAL benefits:
- Medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
- KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.
- Fuel discount card.
- Family scholarships.
- Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
Creating, Connecting and caring for the community
Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.
Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.
Application details
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Fulton Hogan Limited
At Fulton Hogan we build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything from roads and bridges, to energy, water and communication. We work hard because it matters. We’re proud of our achievements, and excited about our future, because the only way we’re going is forward. And we’re committed to ensuring the work we do today will make a real difference to the lives of our people and customers, the communities they call home, and the world we live in, tomorrow.
As we evolve responsibly, we always look out for each other and strive to do the right thing. By collaborating we build meaningful and lasting relationships. It’s this attitude – and our willingness to roll up our sleeves and give anything a crack – that has taken us from humble beginnings to progressive, proactive industry leaders, open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. We believe everyone should be given opportunities; to be safe, to be encouraged, to grow and to be the best they can be.
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
