Senior Asphalt Plant Operator & On-Site Lead

Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd; West Coast; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator on the West Coast of New Zealand. The role requires operating Class 2 plant equipment, working with the Foreman, and ensuring safe, on‑time project completion across diverse sites.

Candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident with at least 3 years of full‑time asphalt plant experience and a Class 2 license; police check and drug testing may be required. Travel to various regions is possible.

Qualifications

• NZ citizen or resident.
• 3+ years of asphalt plant operation experience and class 2 license.
• Police check and drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Foreman and Leading Hand to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment.
• Operate asphalt pavers with correct setup, alignment, and material flow.
• Assist with side screeds: setting widths, extensions, and levels.
• Monitor mat quality: thickness, temperature, finish; make adjustments.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew for asphalt supply.
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Support manual tasks on site and plant operations; relocate if needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe worksite at all times.

Skills

Asphalt plant operations

Safety compliance

Coordinate with foreman

Shovelling and screeding support

Education

Class 2 Driver License

Job description

Franklin Smith is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator on the West Coast of New Zealand. The role requires operating Class 2 plant equipment, working with the Foreman, and ensuring safe, on‑time project completion across diverse sites.

Candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident with at least 3 years of full‑time asphalt plant experience and a Class 2 license; police check and drug testing may be required. Travel to various regions is possible.