Certified Driver/Plant Operator

Fletcher Building Limited; Rolleston; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Firth in Rolleston, part of the Fletcher Building Group, is seeking a versatile Plant Operator and Concrete Truck Driver. You will split time between operating the plant and delivering concrete to sites, with a focus on safety, quality and customer service.

You’ll learn batching, perform quality checks, load trucks and support maintenance. A Class 4 licence is required, with advantageous experience in concrete, manufacturing, transport, or plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 4 licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A customer‑focused attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, can‑do approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience in concrete, manufacturing, transport, construction or plant operations advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Combine plant operations with concrete delivery responsibilities.
• Learn batching and producing high‑quality concrete and conduct quality checks.
• Load trucks and support the production team with plant maintenance.
• Work with dispatch, plant teams and customers to ensure on‑time orders.
• Support safety practices and service delivery across the region.

Skills

Class 4 licence

Health and safety

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Literacy, numeracy and computer skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Experience in concrete/manufacturing/4

Job description

At Firth, we're proud to help build New Zealand. From residential homes and commercial developments through to major infrastructure projects, our products play an important role in shaping communities across the country. We're currently looking for a versatile and motivated team member to join our Rolleston operation in a combined Plant Operator and Concrete Truck Driver role.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on role offering plenty of variety, combining plant operations with concrete delivery responsibilities. You're core responsibility will be as a driver but workload dependant you will learn about batching and producing high‑quality concrete, conducting quality checks, loading trucks. Supporting the production team with maintaining the plant, yard and equipment. You will be given the opportunity to become a lab technician, learning about concrete testing and quality. Working closely with dispatch, plant teams and customers, you'll help ensure orders are produced accurately, delivered on time and meet Firth's quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in their work and likes seeing the direct results of their effort every day.

You’ll spend part of your time supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the plant and part of your time behind the wheel, providing outstanding service to customers across the region. Whether you're testing concrete quality, loading a truck or delivering to site, your focus will be on safety, quality and customer service.

What You’ll Bring

• A Class 4 licence
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn technical processes
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A customer‑focused attitude and strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, can‑do approach and willingness to learn
• Experience in concrete, manufacturing, transport, construction, heavy machinery or plant operations would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's in it for You?

• Full‑time, permanent employment with one of New Zealand's leading building products companies
• A varied role combining plant operations and driving responsibilities
• Ongoing training, qualifications and development opportunities
• Career pathways across Firth and the wider Fletcher Building Group
• A supportive team culture that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Employee benefits and discounts across the Fletcher Building network
• The opportunity to learn specialised skills and build a long‑term career

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.