Digger Operator

Easy Street Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Incentive program

Job summary

Easy Street Recruitment – Auckland supports a busy South Auckland scrap metal yard seeking an experienced Digger Operator to manage yard operations and prepare nonferrous scrap for export. You will work with a small team, report to the Yard Supervisor, and help drive efficient processing and quality outcomes.

The role offers a 100–hour fortnight, six days on one week (53 hours) and the next week (47 hours), with a half-day every second Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years working with diggers, preferably grab claw operation.
• WTR license endorsement or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong health, safety and environmental focus in daily planning.

Responsibilities

• Operate diggers and yard equipment daily and coordinate with the team.
• Plan daily processing work autonomously when required.
• Run quality checks to meet export standards and ensure continuous workflow.

Skills

Digger operation

Grab Claw operation

Forklift certificate

Education

WTR license endorsement

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Easy Street Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

Our client are a group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating a positive impact on the planet, and they're not afraid to have a good time while they do it! So if you're looking for a company where you can use your skills to make a positive impact on the planet, have a bit of fun along the way, and work with a team that's passionate about what they do, this is the place for you. Join them and be a part of something special.

Also because they believe in celebrating their team, you will get additional days leave just to celebrate your birthday!

This busy scrap metal yard in South Auckland is looking for an experienced Digger Operator to work the yard to prepare the nonferrous scrap metal for export. Reporting to the Yard Supervisor you will be be part of the team responsible for all operational aspects of the team including the processing of metals to improve grades and ensuring their customers have an exceptional customer experience! Best of all you get to work with their awesome hard-working team who enjoy a bit of a laugh while they work.

This is an opportunity to put in the hours for the financial rewards as their team operates on a 100 hour fortnight, 6 days on one week (53 hours) and the next week (47 hours), this also includes working a ½ day every second Saturday.

Oh, and did I mention there is also an incentive program where you can earn additional $ every month on top of your excellent wages? Well, they have that too!

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for daily operation of Diggers and yard equipment and work effectively with your team
• Plan each days processing work autonomously when required
• Run quality checks to meet export standards and ensure workflow is continuous
• Ensure the Endless HSE strategy is implemented in your department.
• Working with the HSE Advisor you may be required to assist with writing, training and implementing SOP's, and risk assessments for all nonferrous plant, equipment and tasks.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient day to day operation of the Digger and surrounds
• Ensure all processing is completed on time to meet the packing plan.
• You and your team will be responsible for customer grading, product upgrading and sorting metals for export.
• Work with HR to manage any employee concerns.
• Work with Engineering to ensure repairs and maintenance of all plant and equipment are completed, to minimise downtime.
• Ensure pre-start checks are completed and any issues raised are seen through to completion.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-4 years working with Diggers (preferably experienced with Grab Claw operation) and a WTR (Wheels, Tracks and Rollers license endorsement)
• Health, safety and the environment are your priority when planning your daily tasks and never far from top of your mind
• Process is where it is at! You have experience working with processing, machinery and on a manual process line that may include bailers, shears and hand sorting.
• This is a physical, outdoor in the elements, hands-on, get amongst it kind of gig, so being fit, healthy, reliable, and happy to put in a good day’s work for excellent rewards is essential.
• Clear and confident in your communication, you are capable of precise communication in an industrial setting
• It would be ideal if you hold a current fork hoist certificate or F endorsement however this is not essential as they are happy to provide training to the right person.
• Computer literate you can send emails, approve timesheets (in a digital platform – they will teach you this bit), use a point of sale (POS) system, and print pre-start check forms if needed.
• You have exceptional attention to detail, are meticulous in your approach to all tasks and always meet your deadlines.
• Some understanding of metal grading would be an advantage however they will be happy to teach you everything you need to know.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.

Offer

• A stable future within a great team of professionals in a NZ owned business
• A supportive management who encourage growth and up-skilling within the industry
• A suggested wage package between $28-$35 per hour (plus other perks!)