Roller Operators

Unite Recruit is looking for a reliable and experienced Roller Operator for a civil construction project in Invercargill. If you have experience operating rollers on civil or roading projects and are ready for a regional opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.

This role includes accommodation, daily allowances and flights home every four weeks, making it a great opportunity for someone willing to work away for the duration of the project.

Important: You must be available to work over Christmas and New Year.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating rollers to support compaction and earthworks activities.
• Completing pre-start checks and ensuring equipment is operated safely.
• Working with other operators and ground crews to meet site requirements and project deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven roller operating experience, preferably on civil construction or roading projects.
• An understanding of compaction requirements and safe equipment operation.
• A reliable, safety-focused approach and the ability to follow site instructions.
• Availability to work through Christmas and New Year until the project finishes in mid-February 2027.
• A full Class 1 driver licence as a baseline; a Class 2 licence is preferred, subject to the project’s vehicle and site requirements.
• An R (roller) endorsement, where required for the vehicle and duties being performed.

What’s On Offer

• Work available ASAP through to mid-February 2027.
• Accommodation provided.
• Daily allowances.
• Flights home every four weeks.
• An opportunity to join a civil construction team on a regional project.

Apply Now
If you’re an experienced excavator operator looking for your next project, apply today. Unite Recruit will be in touch with suitable applicants.

James 0278648304 | [email protected]
Level 1/386 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023