Quarry Operator — Safe, Hands-On Production & Maintenance

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Timaru; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions to 7%

Parental leave top-up and return-to‑工作

Ongoing training and career growth

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Timaru’s Levels Quarry is seeking a hands-on operator to support daily production and site safety. You’ll work with a down-to-earth crew, keeping plant, equipment, and the worksite well-organised while contributing to a safe, productive environment.

You’ll operate quarry machinery, perform routine maintenance, monitor conditions, and assist with QA testing and development activities. A strong safety mindset and team focus are essential.

Qualifications

• A full Class 4 and WTR endorsements is required.
• Experience in quarrying, or a similar hands-on environment.
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders, mobile screening equipment, excavators, dump trucks, or similar plant.
• Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to carry out routine checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, with a reliable and team-focused approach.
• B grade quarry managers COC (or working towards) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate quarry plant and mobile equipment safely and efficiently to support daily production.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and basic servicing of plant and equipment.
• Monitor site conditions, consent monitoring 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

Quarry experience

Mechanical aptitude

Health and safety focus

COC/qualifications awareness

Job description

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Timaru’s Levels Quarry is seeking a hands-on operator to support daily production and site safety. You’ll work with a down-to-earth crew, keeping plant, equipment, and the worksite well-organised while contributing to a safe, productive environment.

You’ll operate quarry machinery, perform routine maintenance, monitor conditions, and assist with QA testing and development activities. A strong safety mindset and team focus are essential.