Driver / Operator (Industrial Services)

InterGroup; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

InterGroup is seeking an Industrial Operator to join our team across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. This hands-on role involves operating high-pressure water jetting and vacuum loading equipment, industrial cleaning, maintenance, and other operational work on various sites.

You'll learn new skills, work with experienced operators, and be part of a team across multiple sites in the region, with travel to support larger projects as needed. This is a full-time position with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting and vacuum loading equipment
• Support industrial cleaning and maintenance activities
• Assist with equipment set-up, operation, and pack-down
• Work on a variety of industrial and commercial sites
• Carry out hands-on work in confined spaces and at heights where required
• Complete equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Follow site procedures and company health and safety requirements
• Work as part of a team to complete jobs safely and efficiently
• Travel occasionally to support larger projects in other regions

Skills

High-pressure water jetting

Vacuum loading

Industrial cleaning

Maintenance

Health and safety

Teamwork

Job description

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Industrial Operator - Bay of Plenty & Waikato

Get Stuck in and Learn a Specialist Trade

InterGroup is looking for a motivated Industrial Operator to join our team across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

This is a hands-on role working across a range of industrial sites and projects. You'll operate specialist equipment including high-pressure water jetting and vacuum loading equipment, while also getting involved in industrial cleaning, maintenance, and other operational work.

You’ll work alongside experienced operators, learning new skills and working on different sites and projects across the region. If you're practical, reliable, physically fit, and enjoy getting stuck into the work, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate high-pressure water jetting and vacuum loading equipment
• Support industrial cleaning and maintenance activities
• Assist with equipment set-up, operation, and pack-down
• Work on a variety of industrial and commercial sites
• Carry out hands-on work in confined spaces and at heights where required
• Complete equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Follow site procedures and company health and safety requirements
• Work as part of a team to complete jobs safely and efficiently
• Travel occasionally to support larger projects in other regions

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in industrial services, particularly high-pressure water jetting or vacuum loading
• A Class 2 driver's licence (Class 4 advantageous, but not essential)
• Good physical fitness and willingness to work in challenging environments
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• A reliable attitude and strong work ethic
• A positive, practical approach and willingness to learn
• The ability to work well as part of a team

Industrial experience is an advantage, but we're also interested in people from other hands-on backgrounds who are keen to learn and develop new skills.

Why Join InterGroup?

Variety of Work

Work across different sites, customers, and projects throughout the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

Learn Specialist Skills

Get hands-on experience operating high-pressure water jetting, vacuum loading, and other specialist equipment.

Full-Time, Stable Employment

Join a well-established national company with ongoing work and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Supportive Team

Work alongside experienced operators who will help you learn the job and develop your skills.