Quarry Operator

JobSpace; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

45+ hours per week

Long-term career potential

Modern equipment

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced loader operator to join a busy quarry team in a hands-on role. You will drive Watercarts for dust control, operate loaders and other quarry machinery, and support day-to-day yard activities while helping keep the site running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a Full Class 4 Licence with WTR endorsements, is physically fit, reliable, and has proven experience with loaders and heavy equipment, including watercarts.

Qualifications

• Full Class 4 Licence is required.
• WTR endorsements are essential.
• Physically fit and reliable.
• Proven experience operating loaders and other heavy machinery.
• Experience with watercarts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Watercarts to manage dust control on site.
• Operate loaders and other quarry machinery.
• Load customers and support site operations.
• Assist with day-to-day yard and plant activities.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Loader operation

Dust control

Physically fit

Tools

Loader

Watercart

Quarry machinery

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

If you're an experienced loader operator with Class 4 and WTR endorsement, this could be the opportunity you're looking for. Join a busy quarry team in a hands-on role with long-term potential.

We're after an experienced Class 4 Driver / Quarry Operator to join a busy quarry team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be behind the wheel, on the machines, and helping keep the site running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

• Driving Watercarts for dust control
• Operating loaders and other quarry machinery
• Loading customers and supporting the site operation
• Assisting with day-to-day yard and plant activities

What you'll bring

• Full Class 4 Licence
• WTR endorsements (essential)
• Physicallyfit and Reliable
• Proven experience operating loaders and other heavy machinery
• Experience with watercarts

What's in it for you

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• 45+ hours and long-term career potential
• Join a supportive team with modern equipment

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.