Leading Hand - Asphalt Plant - - 40666 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins Tauranga is seeking a Leading Hand Operator to join the team in the Asphalt Plant.

You will be part of a team of 6 that manufacture up to 4000 tonnes of Asphalt per month and aiming to increase production.

What you’ll bring to the role:

5+ years prior experience in Asphalt Plant operation, including troubleshooting and basic mechanical maintenance
Strong understanding of materials, tools and methods used in asphalt production
Ability to work a roster of days and nights (Night shift as required)
Class 1 licence or overseas equivalent - 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

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40-55 hours per week based in Tauranga. Competitive hourly rate on offer between $35-$37 ph. Travel to our Waikato region, including Taupo, may be required.

Come join the Green Team:

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week + Day/Night shift work
Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
Market-leading parental leave policy
Fletcher Building share scheme options

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

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.