Hands-On Soil Transfer Operator - Full-Time (Wellington)

InterGroup; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vac‑Digga in Wellington is seeking a Soil Transfer Operator to join our team. This hands-on role involves receiving, handling, processing and moving excavated soil and materials, with machinery operation and general yard duties on site.

No extensive experience is required — training will be provided for the right person. You should be reliable, physically fit, comfortable with outdoor manual work, and mindful of health and safety while working with soil and equipment.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience operating machinery is an advantage but not essential.
• Physically fit for outdoor manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Health and safety awareness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle incoming soil and materials.
• Load and move materials around the site.
• Operate site equipment and machinery as required.
• Assist soil processing and transfer activities.
• Keep yards and equipment clean and well-maintained.
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintenance.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety rules.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Hands-on

Machinery operation

Outdoor work

Reliability

Health and safety awareness

Licences or tickets

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Job description

Vac‑Digga in Wellington is seeking a Soil Transfer Operator to join our team. This hands-on role involves receiving, handling, processing and moving excavated soil and materials, with machinery operation and general yard duties on site.

No extensive experience is required — training will be provided for the right person. You should be reliable, physically fit, comfortable with outdoor manual work, and mindful of health and safety while working with soil and equipment.