Loader Operator

Tradestaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Support from Tradestaff Christchurch

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Loader Operator in Christchurch to join a busy concrete and aggregates environment. You will confidently operate wheel loaders, perform safety checks, and contribute to efficient material handling on site.

Ideal candidates hold current WTR endorsements, a full NZ Driver Licence, and reliable transport. The role offers immediate start and ongoing, hands-on loader duties with strong team support from Tradestaff Christchurch.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheel loaders in heavy machinery environments.
• WTR endorsements required.
• Full NZ Driver Licence; Class 2 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders to move and handle aggregates and materials.
• Load trucks, hoppers and processing equipment safely.
• Manage stockpiles and maintain organised storage areas.
• Transport and position materials around the site.
• Complete daily machinery inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Work with site teams to keep operations running efficiently.
• Follow site procedures and maintain high health and safety standards.

Job description

Loader Operator

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Loader Operator in Christchurch to work in a busy concrete and aggregates environment. If you're confident operating wheel loaders, hold current WTR endorsements and take pride in working safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!

Location: Christchurch, Canterbury

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $28–$35 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate wheel loaders to move and handle aggregates and materials


• Load trucks, hoppers and processing equipment safely


• Manage stockpiles and maintain organised material storage areas


• Transport and position materials around the site


• Complete daily machinery inspections and basic maintenance checks


• Work alongside site teams to keep operations running efficiently


• Follow site procedures and maintain high health and safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Current WTR endorsements — essential


• Proven experience operating wheel loaders


• Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport


• Class 2 NZ Driver Licence advantageous


• Confidence working around heavy machinery and moving vehicles


• Good understanding of machinery operation and site safety


• Reliable, practical and comfortable working within a team

What's In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing work


• Variety of hands-on loader operating duties


• Experience working in a busy concrete and aggregates environment


• Opportunity to further develop your machinery operating skills


• Work alongside an experienced site team


• PPE provided where required


• Support from the Tradestaff Christchurch team throughout your assignment

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.