Heavy Machine Operators

AWF Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE gear provided

Weekly pay

KiwiSaver

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Training and upskilling

Permanent opportunities

Consistent work

Job summary

AWF Group in Invercargill, Southland, seeks experienced heavy machine operators to join our civil and infrastructure projects. You will operate earthmoving equipment and roadworks machinery on site, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Join a team delivering major New Zealand projects and gain permanent opportunities with competitive rates. We offer weekly pay, KiwiSaver, sick leave, and holiday pay, along with ongoing training and upskilling to advance your career within leading kiwi civil

Qualifications

• NZ Class 2-5 Licence required.
• Physically fit and able to work in all weather.
• Strong health & safety mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery for earthmoving, roadworks and construction.
• Attend toolbox/WIP meetings and perform machine checks.
• Ensure compliance with NZTA and H&S regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

NZ Class 2-5 Licence

Health & safety mindset

Job description

Looking for a fresh opportunity? Keen to get stuck into projects that make a real difference, offer variety, and leave you with that "job well done" feeling?

At AWF, we work alongside New Zealand's top-tier civil contractors to deliver major infrastructure projects nationwide, and we're on the lookout for experienced heavy machine operators like you to join our team in Southland!

We want to hear from you if you have operator experience in one or all the below:

• All round heavy machine operators

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working on some of the most exciting projects currently on the go in Southland
• Using your solid experience operating heavy machinery for earthmoving, roadworks and construction
• Attend toolbox/WIP meetings & conduct machine checks
• Ensure compliance with NZTA and H&S regulations

What You Need:

• New Zealand Class 2-5 Licence (4 minimum for driving roles)
• Physically fit and ready to work in all weather
• Strong health & safety mindset

What's in It for You:

• The opportunity to work with experienced, skilled crews delivering some of New Zealand's most significant civil and construction projects
• A unique opportunity to get connected and establish yourself with leading kiwi civil and infrastructure contractors
• Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
• Competitive rates based on skills and licence class
• All PPE gear provided
• Ongoing training, upskilling, and permanent opportunities.
• Consistent work opportunities.

Please note:

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand. Unfortunately, we're unable to sponsor or qualify work visas through these roles.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.