Quarry Machine Operator

Fulton Hogan; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Machine Operator for Parkburn Quarry. This hands-on role supports production, performs basic maintenance, and ensures safety procedures are followed while delivering high-quality results on site.

The ideal candidate has experience operating heavy machinery in quarry or similar settings, a strong safety mindset, and a practical, can-do attitude working within a down-to-earth team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery in a quarry, civil, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and doing the job right.
• Reliable, team-focused approach and willingness to pitch in.
• Good communication skills and a practical, can-do attitude.
• Ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Support day to day quarry production and loading activities.
• Carry out basic machine checks, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Follow site safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with the team to keep the site running smoothly.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Safety conscious

Team-focused

Practical problem solving

Good communication

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Machine Operator to join the team at Parkburn Quarry. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help keep our quarry operations moving safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role can be worked either full‑time or part‑time to suit school hours, so there’s flexibility to make it work around life outside of work too. If you’re someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing a good job, and values being part of a down to earth team, this could be a great fit.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Support day to day quarry production and loading activities.
• Carry out basic machine checks, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Follow site safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with the team to keep the site running smoothly.

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

• Experience operating heavy machinery in a quarry, civil, or similar environment.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and doing the job right.
• A reliable, team-focused approach and willingness to pitch in.
• Good communication skills and a practical, can‑do attitude.
• The ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role.

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 about more than what we build. It’s about how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we get the job done. We’re a flat, friendly, and forward‑moving team where ideas matter more than titles. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and when it counts, we switch on and deliver.

At Parkburn Quarry, you’ll be part of a team that backs each other, works to high standards, and knows how to keep things human along the way.