Driver / Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up t

Parental leave top up payment

Ongoing training and development

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Ashburton is looking for a Driver/Operator to join our team. This hands-on role involves operating plant and driving Class 4 vehicles across a variety of civil works, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You’ll support site delivery, perform vehicle checks, and work closely with crews to keep projects moving. A proactive, safety-conscious mindset and ability to thrive in outdoor environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Class 4 licence with W, T and R endorsements.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders, rollers, and water trucks.
• Tractor and truck and trailer experience is helpful but not essential.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and getting the job done right first time.
• Proactive, team-focused attitude in a hands-on outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, plant, and equipment safely and efficiently across civil works.
• Support day-to-day site delivery, including loading, carting, setup, and general operational tasks.
• Carry out daily vehicle and plant checks and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with site crews, supervisors, and other operators to keep projects moving.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements on site and on the road.

Skills

Class 4 licence

W, T, R endorsements

Excavator operation

Loader operation

Roller operation

Water truck operation

Tractor & trailer experience

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We've got an opportunity for a Driver / Operator to join our Ashburton team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, takes pride in doing the job right, and knows how to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

You'll be part of a crew delivering Good Work across our projects and communities, operating plant, driving Class 4 vehicles, and supporting site activity wherever needed.

This role includes work across excavators, loaders, rollers, water trucks, and 6-wheeler trucks, with tractor and truck and trailer experience helpful but not essential. It's a role with variety, responsibility, and the backing of a team that is down to earth, friendly, and serious when it counts.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate trucks, plant, and equipment safely and efficiently across a range of civil works.
• Support day-to-day site delivery, including loading, carting, set-up, and general operational tasks.
• Carry out daily vehicle and plant checks and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with site crews, supervisors, and other operators to keep projects moving.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements on site and on the road.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We're looking for someone with

• A current Class 4 licence and W, T, and R endorsements.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders, rollers, water trucks, ideally.
• Tractor and truck and trailer experience would be beneficial, but it's not essential.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and doing the job right first time.
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and confidence in a hands-on outdoor environment.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

You'll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, life is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and having a crack. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership - and we bring them to life through the Good Work we do every day, as one team.

We're down to earth, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back our people to speak up, step up, and keep growing. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed team culture day to day, and high standards when it counts.

We also care about the communities we work in - creating, connecting, and caring for better outcomes now and for the future.