Excavator and Loader Operators – Wellington Port

Qube Careers; Wellington; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and casual employment

Friendly team environment

Health & PPE gear provided

Job summary

QUBE Ports NZ is seeking experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators to join our stevedoring team at Wellington Port. We offer permanent and casual positions with a fixed roster and a strong safety focus.

Operators will load/unload export logs at Wellington Port using a 24T excavator with a log grapple or a front end loader, requiring high precision and teamwork. A minimum Restricted Class 1 license and willingness to travel to other ports are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators, front end loaders, or similar heavy machinery.
• Safety-conscious with excellent situational awareness.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and flexible to travel to other ports to work.
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• As an Excavator Operator, you'll operate a wheeled 24T excavator fitted with a log grapple to safely load and unload export logs on the Wellington Port.
• As a Loader Operator, you'll operate a front end loader, loading and unloading logs on the Wellington Port.

Job description

What we can offer you:

• Permanent and/or casual employment
• Friendly Team Environment
• True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided
• $45+ per hour for skilled operators
• Fixed roster

QUBE Ports NZ is looking for experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators to join our stevedoring team at Wellington Port. We have permanent and casual positions available.

As an Excavator Operator, you'll operate a wheeled 24T excavator fitted with a log grapple to safely load and unload export logs on the Wellington Port and as a Loader Operator, you'll operate front end loader, loading and unloading logs on the Wellington Port. These are highly skilled roles requiring precision, situational awareness, and a strong focus on safety.

Location: Wellington Port

Status: Permanent and casual positions available

You will also need to:

• Have proven experience operating excavators, front end loaders, or similar heavy machinery.
• Be safety-conscious with excellent situational awareness.
• Be physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable and flexible to travel to other ports to work.
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license.

About us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 29th November.