Facilities Operator

CGR Services; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Green by Nature in Whangārei is hiring a Facilities Operator for a fixed term, part-time, to help keep parks and public spaces clean and safe. The role involves rubbish bin runs and operating a tipper truck as part of our waste removal team, with potential weekend shifts.

You will join a safety‑conscious crew, with early starts from 4:00 am to 12:00 noon on weekends, and tasks including illegal dumping and graffiti removal. A full manual driving licence and good fitness are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and consistent performer.
• Full manual-capable driver�s licence.
• Physically fit with ability to perform manual labour.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.
• Committed to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Rubbish bin run and rubbish collection duties.
• Drive tipper truck for roadside waste collection.
• Assist with illegal dumping and graffiti removal.

Skills

Reliability

Manual Licence

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Health & safety

Job description

At Green by Nature, we’re more than just a greenspace maintenance team, we’re passionate about keeping Whangārei and its surrounding areas clean, green, and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Whangārei District Council, we take pride in maintaining the region’s parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we’re seeking a fixed term Facilities Operator to join our Whangārei Cleaning team and help make a real difference in our community on a part time basis!

What does a Facilities Operator do, you ask?

As a Facilities Operator, you’ll be a versatile team member with your key responsibilities being the rubbish bin run, driving our tipper truck to collect roadside rubbish. You’ll also assist with illegal dumping, graffiti removal.

This is a 3 month fixed term position as operational demands increase so will the availability of shift for you to take. The role can involve early starts 04:00am to 12noon during the weekend.

What we’re looking for:

• Reliability and Dependability: A proven track record of being punctual, responsible, and consistent in work performance
• Full Driver’s Licence with Manual Capability: Essential for driving the tipper truck and confidently handling work-related driving tasks
• Physical Fitness and Stamina: Able to perform hands‑on tasks, including rubbish collection and manual labour, as the role involves physical work
• Flexibility: Comfortable with early starts, varied schedules, and occasional weekend work
• Commitment to Health and Safety: Understands and follows safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia since 1992. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre‑employment drug test.