Quarry Driver / Operator

Fulton Hogan Limited; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top up

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Limited is seeking a hands-on Quarry Operator to help keep the Matawai quarry running safely and to high standards. You will operate plant, support crushing and screening, and move materials to support daily production.

This outdoor, team-based role rewards practical, proactive people who value safety and quality. You’ll join a down-to-earth crew that backs each other and takes pride in delivering good work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in quarry or heavy plant environment.
• Experience operating quarry plant, loaders, excavators, crushing and screening equipment.
• Current Class 4 licence with WTR endorsements.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
• Practical, reliable and proactive approach, with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate quarry plant, crushing and screening equipment.
• Extract, process, stockpile and load quarry materials to support efficient site production.
• Complete daily pre‑starts, plant checks, logbooks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Keep accurate records, monitor product quality and minimise wastage.
• Work to Fulton Hogan’s safety, environmental and quality standards, and speak up when something’s not right.

Skills

Quarry experience

Safety focus

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

Class 4 licence

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Quarry Operator at Fulton Hogan, you’ll play a key part in keeping our Matawai quarry running safely, smoothly, and to a high standard. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll operate plant, support crushing and screening, and help keep materials moving so the team can deliver good work every day.

You’ll be trusted with real responsibility, from meeting production targets to maintaining quality, safety, and site standards. It’s outdoor work, team‑based, and practical. If you like getting stuck in, working alongside good people, and being part of a crew that works well together, you’ll fit right in

You’ll join a down‑earth team that backs each other, sets high standards, and takes pride in doing the job well.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• - Safely operate quarry plant, crushing and screening equipment, and associated machinery.
• - Extract, process, stockpile and load quarry materials to support efficient site production.
• - Complete daily pre-starts, plant checks, logbooks and basic maintenance tasks.
• - Keep accurate records, monitor product quality, and help minimise wastage.
• - Work to Fulton Hogan’s safety, environmental and quality standards, and speak up when something’s not right.

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

• - 2 years’ experience in a quarry, civil, extractive or heavy plant operating environment.
• - Experience operating quarry plant, loaders, excavators, crushing and screening equipment, or similar machinery.
• - Current Class 4 licence and WTR’s endorsements.
• - Strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and getting the job done right.
• - Practical, reliable and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and pitch in.

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 after the eligibility period.
• - Life insurance from day one.
• - 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 move forward together. We’re a flat, friendly team where ideas matter more than titles, and where people are trusted to step up, learn and make an impact.

This role is part of the frontline team that keeps our business moving. If you enjoy practical work, value safety and standards, and want to be part of a team that backs each other, you’ll fit right in.