Soil Transfer Operator

InterGroup; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vac‑Digga in Wellington is seeking a Soil Transfer Operator to join our team. This hands-on role involves receiving, handling, processing and moving excavated soil and materials, with machinery operation and general yard duties on site.

No extensive experience is required — training will be provided for the right person. You should be reliable, physically fit, comfortable with outdoor manual work, and mindful of health and safety while working with soil and equipment.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience operating machinery is an advantage but not essential.
• Physically fit for outdoor manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Health and safety awareness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle incoming soil and materials.
• Load and move materials around the site.
• Operate site equipment and machinery as required.
• Assist soil processing and transfer activities.
• Keep yards and equipment clean and well-maintained.
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintenance.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety rules.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Hands-on

Machinery operation

Outdoor work

Reliability

Health and safety awareness

Licences or tickets

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Job description

SOIL TRANSFER OPERATOR – WELLINGTON

GET STUCK IN. KEEP THINGS MOVING.

Vac‑Digga is looking for a reliable Soil Transfer Operator to join our Wellington team.

You'll be working at our soil transfer operation, helping receive, handle, process and move excavated soil and other materials. It's a hands‑on role involving machinery operation, general yard duties and keeping the site running smoothly.

You don't need to be a highly experienced operator. We're looking for someone practical, reliable and willing to get stuck in, with training provided for the right person.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Receiving and handling incoming soil and materials
• Loading, moving and transferring materials around the site
• Operating site equipment and machinery as required
• Assisting with soil processing and transfer activities
• Keeping the yard, work areas and equipment clean and tidy
• Completing basic equipment checks and general maintenance
• Following site procedures and health and safety requirements
• Working alongside the wider team to keep operations running smoothly

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to learn
• Experience operating machinery or equipment is an advantage, but not essential
• Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor, manual work
• Comfortable working around soil, mud and waste materials
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Good awareness of health and safety
• Any relevant licences or tickets are an advantage

WHY JOIN VAC‑DIGGA?

• Hands‑On Work – Stay active and involved in the day‑to‑day operation.
• Learn New Skills – Get experience with machinery and soil transfer processes.
• Permanent, Full‑Time Work – Join an established team in Wellington.