Mill Operator

Downer; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Training opportunities

Team environment

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Mill Operator in Christchurch to join our paving team. You will operate and maintain milling equipment, conduct pre-start checks, and uphold safety and quality standards on major Canterbury projects.

This full-time, permanent role offers ongoing training, a supportive team, and opportunities to work on infrastructure projects across the region. Night shifts may be required, and a Class 4 (Class 5 preferred) Driver Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating milling equipment and maintaining safety standards.
• Proven ability to deliver quality and productivity in civil projects.
• Willingness to travel and work night shifts when required.
• Class 4 driver license is required; Class 5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain milling machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre-start checks and routine servicing.
• Hazard management and support to on-site crews.
• Occasional travel and night work as required.

Skills

Class 4 Driver Licence

Mechanical aptitude

Plant maintenance

Civil construction experience

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Night shift readiness

Team player

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Mill Operator with proven experience operating Wirtgen asphalt profiling mills to join our Christchurch-based team. If you're safety-focused, mechanically minded, and take pride in delivering quality results, we'd love to hear from you.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer, we're committed to delivering excellence by giving our people the tools, support and environment they need to succeed. When you join us, you're joining a team that looks after its own.

• Full-time, permanent role with consistent hours
• Opportunity to work on key infrastructure projects across Canterbury and beyond
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As a Mill Operator, you'll play a key role in delivering road maintenance and rehabilitation projects across Canterbury and the wider South Island.

Working within an experienced paving and surfacing team, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining milling machinery safely and efficiently while achieving high standards of quality and productivity.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in all aspects of the operation, including pre-start checks, routine servicing, hazard management, and supporting crews on-site. Flexibility to travel and work night shifts when required is essential.

Nga Pūkenga Matu | Important Skills

• Minimum Class 4 Driver Licence (Class 5 preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of plant maintenance
• Experience within civil construction, roading, surfacing, or infrastructure projects
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on-site
• Flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours, including night works when required
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

If you're an experienced Milling Machine Operator looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.