Asphalt Plant / Machine Operator

Working at Fulton Hogan:

Our people are the most important part of our business. That's why we offer opportunities to challenge yourself, learn and grow within a culture that values your opinion and works hard to keep you passionate about making a difference. You'll get the chance to work with and learn from the very best people in the industry in a wide range of locations across Australia and New Zealand. You'll become part of a team where you're listened to, cared for and respected.

We live and breathe our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these values through the work we do, every day, as one team.

The Opportunity

We need a keen and motivated Asphalt Plant / Machine Operator to join the Fulton Hogan team at our Asphalt Plant - based at our Hamilton depot.

Your primary tasks will be focused on training for your new role, then operating our asphalt plant. You will be part of a highly knowledgeable and experienced team and, once trained, will rotate daily tasks regularly with them. This means you will have a good amount of variety to your day and will be able to; operate the asphalt plant, operator the loader & excavator, bag EZ Street product, load customers and perform basic daily maintenance. Also with a brand new asphalt plant just around the corner, you will have the chance to be able work and operate a new toy!

To be successful in this role, you will:

The candidate will be able to work well with others and have a mind for health and safety while you are working. You will enjoy getting stuck in with your team and take pride in the products you are producing. You will also have:

• WTR & forklift endorsement
• 3 years + operating a loader
• Asphalt knowledge & experience
• Class 2 licence (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence with computers and numbers
• Desire to learn and pick up new skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Mechanically and practically minded
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Being a team player, self-motivated and take pride in your work
• Passion and commitment to safety in the workplace

We're looking for passionate people with a positive approach and a can-do attitude. If you're open to learning new ideas and different ways of doing things, we'd love to hear from you.

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as:

• Medical insurance for you and your whānau.
• Life insurance from day one.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.
• Fuel discount card.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.
• Family scholarships. 
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Creating, connecting and caring for communities

Running a strong and successful business means we can support our local communities and keep creating opportunities for others to achieve their goals. We are locals, and seek to give back to the communities we live and work in. We're proud to play a part in making our communities better and we feel privileged that they allow us to do so. We invest heavily to encourage wellbeing, diversity, environment, education and innovation.

Don't delay, apply now.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

Remuneration wage range $29.00 to $35.00 per hour.