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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Winstone Aggregates
Location
Waikato
Job Reference
40240
Posted Date
24-Jul-2025
Closing Date
24-Aug-2025

Description

Join Our Team as a Quarry Operator!



Who we are looking for: 

An all-rounder Quarry Operator to work our day shift between 6:00am to 5:30pm, with the occasional Saturday.

Having previous experience on dump truck operation and loaders is an advantage and within time we can upskill and train you on all other heavy machinery within the quarry, including excavators. 

We value reliability, passion, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dive into the exciting world of operating our fixed plant.



Tasks you will undertake as a Fixed Plant Operator: 
  • Keeping production moving - visually check plant (clearing obstructions) 
  • Prioritise safety requirements – hazard identifications 
  • Data entry 
  • Set up, prepare, and fix equipment as needed 
  • Perform shutdown procedures and maintain equipment while clearing the work area  

What this role offers: 
  • Guaranteed 40 hours (Monday to Friday, plus some Saturdays on roster). 
  • Weekly pay
  • Range of staff discounts at PlaceMakers/Mico, PBTech, Southern Cross & more. 
  • Employee Education Fund – available to all permanent employees and their whanau. 
  • Market-leading Parental Leave Policy to support employees becoming parents while at Winstone Aggregates. 
Having a good mechanical aptitude this role offers the right person the opportunity to get your foot in the door with a business that can offer you real future career opportunities, so a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills will set you apart. We want to train you up to learn fixed plant operations, so the opportunities are endless. 



For this role you will need: 

✅ NZ Class 2 Drivers Licence with WTR 
✅ Dump Truck, Excavator or Loader experience advantageous 
✅ Be mechanically minded 
✅ Right to work in New Zealand 
✅ Decent level of fitness – there will be some manual heavy lifting 
✅ Common sense and a healthy and positive attitude towards your work to ensure your teammates get home safely each day. 


Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.