Site Manager

Civic Contractors; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Contractors in Otago seeks a Site Manager to lead a busy waste and resource recovery operation. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a commitment to health and safety in a dynamic environment.

You will manage landfill operations, kerbside collections, transfer stations, and day-to-day activities while guiding the local site team and coordinating with customers and contractors to maintain service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Current Class 4 licence advantageous.
• WTR endorsement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good computer literacy.
• Mechanical knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the site and associated transfer stations.
• Ensure contractual and compliance obligations are met.
• Support and promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Coordinate and oversee kerbside collection services.
• Lead toolbox meetings and manage site reporting requirements.
• Work closely with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage plant, equipment and fleet maintenance requirements.
• Provide leadership, support, and direction to the site team.
• Operate heavy machinery and commercial vehicles as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Health & safety

Mechanical knowledge

Hands-on approach

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Otago Region

Are you an experienced operations leader who enjoys a hands‑on role and thrives in a fast‑paced environment?

We are seeking a Site Manager to lead a busy waste and resource recovery operation in the Otago region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, operational experience, and a commitment to health and safety.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing landfill operations, kerbside collections, transfer stations, and associated operational activities. You will lead a local team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the site and associated transfer stations.
• Ensure contractual and compliance obligations are met.
• Support and promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Coordinate and oversee kerbside collection services.
• Lead toolbox meetings and manage site reporting requirements.
• Work closely with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage plant, equipment and fleet maintenance requirements.
• Provide leadership, support, and direction to the site team.
• Operate heavy machinery and commercial vehicles as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
• A current Class 4 licence being advantageous
• WTR endorsement.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Good computer literacy.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• A flexible, hands‑on approach.
• Mechanical knowledge (advantageous).

What We Offer

• A permanent full‑time leadership opportunity.
• A varied and hands‑on role.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.