Quarry Equipment Operator - Safe, Hands-On Role with Growth

JobSpace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is recruiting for a hands-on quarry role in Timaru. You will operate plant and equipment, perform routine maintenance, monitor safety, and work with the team to keep production on track and the site well organised.

We value a reliable, safety-focused candidate with experience in quarrying or similar environments and a Class 4 licence with WTR endorsements. A strong mechanical aptitude and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Full Class 4 and WTR endorsements are required.
• Experience in quarrying or similar hands-on environments.
• Experience operating loaders, mobile screening equipment, excavators, dump trucks or similar plant.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine checks and basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate quarry plant and mobile equipment safely to support daily production.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and basic servicing of plant and equipment.
• Monitor site conditions and support safe, compliant quarry operations at all times.
• Work closely with the wider team to keep production on track and the site running smoothly.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised worksite.
• Support stockpile management and quarry development activities across the site.
• Assist with quality assurance testing of aggregates.
• Identify and report hazards, faults, or maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety-conscious

Maintenance checks

Teamwork

Education

Class 4 licence

WTR endorsement

COC awareness

Job description

Fulton Hogan is recruiting for a hands-on quarry role in Timaru. You will operate plant and equipment, perform routine maintenance, monitor safety, and work with the team to keep production on track and the site well organised.

We value a reliable, safety-focused candidate with experience in quarrying or similar environments and a Class 4 licence with WTR endorsements. A strong mechanical aptitude and team spirit are essential.