Plant/Loader Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd. in Auckland is seeking a Plant Operator to support the day-to-day operation of our asphalt plant. You will start up and shut down the plant, monitor temperatures and mix settings, and assist with blending aggregates, bitumen and additives to meet production and quality requirements.

You will also operate the loader to move raw materials and maintain site safety. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and consistent plant performance, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 licence required; Class 2 preferred.
• WTR endorsement preferred.
• Experience with civil asphalt, bitumen or aggregate operations.
• First Aid certificate preferred.
• Safety-focused, reliable hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt plant and loader safely, efficiently and to spec.
• Monitor plant performance, mix settings and product quality.
• Complete pre-starts, routine inspections, and daily production records.
• Manage raw material movements, stockpiles and plant feed for smooth production.
• Maintain site housekeeping and environmental controls; support fault identification and maintenance.

Skills

Full Class 1 licence

Full Class 2 licence

WTR endorsement

Experience with civil asphalt/bitumen/

First Aid certificate

Safety-focused approach

Job description

Join us at Fulton Hogan

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Plant Operator to join our Auckland asphalt (production) team.

About the role

In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operation of our asphalt plant, helping to ensure production runs safely, efficiently and to specification. Your responsibilities will include starting up and shutting down the plant, monitoring temperatures, gauges and mix settings, and assisting with the blending of aggregates, bitumen and additives to meet production and quality requirements. You’ll also operate the loader to move raw materials, manage stockpiles, feed materials into the plant, and help prevent contamination. You’ll also carry out routine inspections, complete production and quality records, maintain housekeeping and environmental controls, and work closely with drivers and the wider team to keep the site running smoothly. It’s a technical, hands-on role where safety, attention to detail and consistent plant performance matter.

Key role responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt plant and loader safely, efficiently and in line with production requirements.
• Monitor plant performance, mix settings and product quality to help ensure asphalt is produced to spec.
• Complete pre-starts, routine inspections, shutdown checks and daily production records.
• Manage raw material movements, stockpiles and plant feed to support smooth, uninterrupted production.
• Maintain site housekeeping, environmental controls and support basic fault identification and maintenance.

Qualifications

• A Full Class 1 licence at minimum, with a Full Class 2 licence preferred.
• A WTR endorsement ideally, though it’s not a deal breaker.
• Experience or exposure to civil asphalt, bitumen or aggregate operations.
• A First Aid certificate preferred, though not essential.
• A safety-focused, reliable approach and the ability to carry out the inherent requirements of a hands-on plant role.

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.

About us

Fulton Hogan builds and maintains the infrastructure that keeps communities moving across New Zealand and Australia. From quarries and bitumen to roads, water and energy, our work is practical, essential and built to last. What sets us apart is how we do it. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. We back good people, value ideas over ego, and take the work seriously, not ourselves.