Drainage Operator - - 42558 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Our Higgins Green Team in Mount Maunganui is looking for a Drainage & Civil Maintenance Operator to support day to day works within the Port environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of a small, capable team delivering hands on drainage and civil maintenance work in an active operational site. Your days will include a mix of operating and on the ground work, such as:

Drainage maintenance and repairs – trenching, installs, reinstatements, cesspit and manhole installs/repairs
Working safely with a spotter/labourer in an active operational site
General maintenance tasks including pothole repairs, minor asphalt, drainage reinstatements, and environmental works
Operating plant as required, but also getting on the tools – this is not an operator-only role
Following Port and Higgins safety procedures and looking out for your team

What we’re looking for

Full Class 2 licence + WTR (essential)
Confident driving manual trucks
Hands-on plant experience (real experience, not just tickets)
Solid, practical drainage experience (maintenance experience is highly valued)
A safe, team-first attitude – you follow procedures and speak up when something’s not right
A flexible approach and willingness to pitch in wherever the work is
Ability to work occasional night shifts and weekends when required
Class 4 is an advantage (but not essential)

Why join us:

Competitive hourly rate
Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses
Great benefits for you and your family to enjoy
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

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!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

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.