Heavy Machinery Operators Needed

If you operate with care, communicate well on site, and value doing the job properly, we'd like to hear from you.

We are keen to hear from operators with experience on the following machines:

• Excavators / Digger (general civil, drainage, bulk, final trim)
• Loaders
• Rollers
• Graders
• Dozers
• Articulated dump trucks
• Any other civil plant

What You Could Be Doing:

• Operating machinery safely and efficiently on active civil sites
• Completing earthworks, roading, drainage, and general infrastructure tasks
• Working to levels, grades, and site plans where required
• Quarry works
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and reporting faults or maintenance needs
• Supporting the crew on the ground when required and keeping sites tidy and safe
• General Labouring to support the project development and site standards

What You Need

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery in a civil construction environment
• Relevant licences/endorsements (WTR required; class 2 license is essential / 4 licences preferred)
• Strong health and safety focus and awareness of working around services/people
• Reliable attendance, solid communication, and a team-first attitude
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment checks

What's in It for You?

• Competitive hourly rates that reflect your experience and capability
• Weekly pay + holiday leave accrual + KiwiSaver
• PPE provided and ongoing consistent support on and off site from AWF
• Opportunities to step into long-term assignments with reputable contractors

In addition to these you will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, a Ministry of Justice background check as well as be able to provide reference on request.

You must also hold the legal right to work in New Zealand.

If you have the skills to be successful in this role then don't delay, apply NOW because we want to speak with you. Apply below by clicking the link and attaching your CV or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] or give us a call on (03) 579 3900 579 3900) (freephone [0800 88 88 60](tel:0800 88 88 60)) and have a chat to us about your application OR Apply in person by coming into our AWF office at 13 Main Street, Blenheim