Experienced Loader Operator - Mobile Crushing

Fulton Hogan; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Ongoing training and development

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our Ashburton team, operating a loader alongside a portable crushing plant to deliver safe, high-quality work for customers across Canterbury.

You’ll work with modern plant, including a Volvo L180K, and have opportunities for training, development and career progression within a supportive team that values safety, reliability and good workmanship.

Qualifications

• Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements is required.
• Experience operating loaders or heavy machinery.
• Willingness to work away from home when required.
• Strong safety awareness and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders and load the crusher plant; manage stockpiling.
• Carry out daily machine checks and monitor portable plant.
• Deliver safe, high-quality work on time.
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Support the team across Ashburton and surrounding areas.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy machinery

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements

Job description

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Experienced Loader Operator - Mobile Crushing

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Loader Operator in Ashburton and be part of a team doing Good Work that keeps communities moving.

This is a hands-on role where you'll operate a loader alongside a portable crushing plant to deliver safe, high-quality work for our customers across Ashburton and the wider Canterbury area. You'll be working with modern plant and equipment, including a new Volvo L180K loader, giving you the chance to do good work with gear that is built to perform. It's a role with real responsibility, plenty of variety, and a team that backs each other to get the job done right.

• Operate loaders and other machinery to load the crusher plant, manage stockpiling, and occasionally load trucks.
• Carry out daily machine checks and help monitor and maintain the portable crushing plant.
• Deliver safe, high-quality work on time and to a high standard.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support the team across Ashburton and surrounding areas as required.
• A full Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements.
• Previous experience operating heavy machinery, such as loaders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with modern plant.
• Flexibility to work away from home when required.
• Experience in the mining or quarrying industry would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to health and safety, because when it counts, we switch on.
• A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team or independently.

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.

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.