Asphalt Plant Operator - - 39251 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Higgins Team in Tauranga are currently looking for a Plant Operator to join the team. You will be part of a team of 5 that manufacture between 300-1000 tonnes of Asphalt per day. We utilise the latest technology to blend and mix aggregate, bitumen, modifiers, polymers, fillers, and pelletised fibre.

We are open to receiving applications from experienced industry professionals or those with a manufacturing background, looking to enter into civil manufacturing.

Come join the Green Team:

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day/Night shift work
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:

A market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events
FB employee share scheme, welfare & educational funds – including funding towards School Holiday Programmes & tutoring for children
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

What you’ll bring to the role:

Prior plant operating experience is highly sought after, other relevant plant operating experience will be considered e.g. concrete plant
Prior mechanical experience advantageous e.g heavy diesel mechanic/plant maintenance
Prior manufacturing experience is sought after
Ability to work a roster of days and nights
Class 1 licence essential - WTR and Class 2 sought after but we can support you to gain these
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills required
Strong track record of commitment to health and safety

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.