Specialist Operator - Milling

Higgins; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel discounts

Free pie and coffee

Job summary

Higgins in Christchurch is seeking a skilled Milling Operator to join our road maintenance and civil works crew. You will operate milling machinery to remove existing road surfaces safely and efficiently, working with the crew to deliver high-quality outcomes on busy projects.

The ideal candidate has proven milling machine experience, a valid Class 2 or 4 licence (WTR endorsement a bonus), and a safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating milling machines or similar heavy plant.
• Strong understanding of road construction and milling processes.
• A safety-first mindset for yourself, your team, and the public.
• Class 2 or 4 licence (WTR endorsement an advantage).
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed - ready to work rain or shine.
• Ability to work nights or on call when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machinery to remove existing road surfaces safely and efficiently.
• Work closely with the crew to ensure high quality outcomes and smooth project delivery.

Skills

Milling experience

Road construction

Safety mindset

Licence Class 2/4

Physical fitness

Reliability

Night shift

Job description

Join the Higgins team in Christchurch as a Milling Operator!

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Milling Operator to join our crew and support our road maintenance and construction operations. If you enjoy hands on work, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a tight knit team, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the Role

As a Milling Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating milling machinery to remove existing road surfaces safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with the crew to ensure high quality outcomes and smooth project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience operating milling machines or similar heavy plant
• Strong understanding of road construction and milling processes
• A safety-first mindset - for yourself, your team, and the public
• Class 2 or 4 licence (WTR endorsement an advantage)
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, flexible, and committed - ready to work rain or shine
• Ability to work nights or on call when required

Why Join the Green Team?

• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• Permanent, long-term work with a stable employer
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences
• Supportive team culture - we look after each other
• Z fuel discounts, including a free monthly pie and coffee

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in Aotearoa. We’re proud of our people and the work we do to build better, safer roads across the country.

We are committed to a drug free workplace. The successful applicant will need to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check — you’ll need to be fit for work.

Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.