Mill Operator

Fulton Hogan; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Life insurance after the资格

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to

Parental leave top up

Training and career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an Asphalt Mill Operator to join our crew in Wellington. This hands-on role involves operating specialist plant across civil and roading works, ensuring safe, high-quality output on schedule.

You’ll work closely with your Foreperson and site crew, bringing a practical mindset and strong safety awareness. We value teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to learning while delivering consistent results.

Qualifications

• Current Class 2 driver licence.
• W, T, R endorsements; essential for this role.
• Experience operating plant and machinery in civil, roading, or asphalt works.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Practical, reliable and proactive approach, with willingness to learn and build skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt milling and other specialist plant safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily plant checks, pre-starts, and basic maintenance before machinery is used.
• Follow daily plans and instructions from Foreperson to deliver work on time and to standard.
• Take an active role in safety, quality, and environmental practices, including reporting incidents.
• Support the wider crew with other reasonable site duties as needed.

Skills

Class 2 driver licence

W、T、R endorsements

Plant and machinery operation

Safety, quality, teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We're looking for an Asphalt Mill Operator to join our crew at Fulton Hogan. This is a hands‑on role where you'll operate specialist plant and machinery across civil and roading works, helping us deliver safe, high-quality work on time and to plan. You'll work closely with your Foreperson and site crew, bringing a strong safety mindset, solid machine operation skills, and a practical approach to getting the job done.

If you like variety, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that backs each other, you'll fit right in. This is good work with good people, and we take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate asphalt milling and other specialist plant safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily plant checks, pre‑starts, and basic maintenance before machinery is used.
• Follow daily plans and instructions from your Foreperson to deliver work on time and to standard.
• Take an active role in safety, quality, and environmental practices, including reporting incidents and speaking up when something is not right.
• Support the wider crew with other reasonable site duties as needed.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We're looking for someone with

• A current Class 2 driver licence.
• W, T, R endorsements; these are essential for this role.
• Experience operating plant and machinery in civil, roading, or asphalt works.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• A practical, reliable, and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and build your skills.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It's how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we work together every day. We're not big on ego or layers. We work side by side, back each other, and give people the chance to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

We're serious about safety, quality, and doing right by our customers and communities. We're also a team of real people who enjoy what we do and have a laugh along the way.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.