Asphalt Plant Operator & Loader — Hands-On Team Role

Fulton Hogan; Papakura; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Drury, New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to run the asphalt plant and loader. You’ll monitor temperatures, mix settings and product quality, while assisting with material blending to meet production specs. A safety-first approach and teamwork are essential in this role.

You’ll start up and shut down the plant, carry out routine inspections, and maintain records. A Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 preferred) and(loader) experience are needed, with WTR endorsement

Qualifications

• Requires a Full Class 1 licence; Class 2 licence preferred.
• WTR endorsement is preferred but not essential.
• First Aid certificate preferred.
• Experience with civil asphalt, bitumen or aggregate operations.
• Safety-focused, reliable approach to hands-on plant work.
• Ability to operate loader and assist with plant feed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt plant and loader safely, efficiently and in line with production requirements.
• Monitor plant performance, mix settings and product quality to ensure asphalt is produced to spec.
• Complete pre-starts, routine inspections, shutdown checks and daily production records.
• Manage raw material movements, stockpiles and plant feed to support smooth, uninterrupted production.
• Maintain site housekeeping, environmental controls and support basic fault identification and maintenance.
• Work closely with drivers and the wider team to keep the site running smoothly.
• Communicate effectively to contribute to a positive site culture.

Skills

Full Class 1 licence

Full Class 2 licence preferred

WTR endorsement ideally

First Aid certificate

Experience with civil asphalt/bitumen/

Safety-conscious, reliable

Loader operation experience

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Drury, New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to run the asphalt plant and loader. You’ll monitor temperatures, mix settings and product quality, while assisting with material blending to meet production specs. A safety-first approach and teamwork are essential in this role.

You’ll start up and shut down the plant, carry out routine inspections, and maintain records. A Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 preferred) and(loader) experience are needed, with WTR endorsement