Digger Operator – Scrap Metal Yard with Incentives

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

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.