Stabilising Operator

Fulton Hogan; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Waikato is seeking a Stabilising Operator to join our team. This role is hands-on, operating stabilisation equipment, cement spreaders and watercarts on projects across New Zealand. You’ll travel regularly across Aotearoa NZ, with periods away from home.

Most work is Monday to Friday, with peak periods including weekends, travel and occasional night shifts. A safety-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Licence Class 4 or 5 with W, T and R endorsements.
• Experience operating and maintaining construction plant and road trucks.
• Willingness to travel across New Zealand and stay away from home as needed.
• Team-oriented with strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain stabilising machinery, cement spreading trucks and watercarts.
• Deliver quality work across stabilisation projects on sites around New Zealand.
• Carry out daily plant checks, basic maintenance and report issues early.
• Work closely with your crew to keep jobs moving safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Follow Safety, environmental and operational requirements at all times.

Skills

Stabilisation machinery experience

Team focus

Problem solving

Clear communication

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Stabilising Operator to join our Waikato-based team at Fulton Hogan. This is hands-on, high-impact work operating and maintaining stabilisation equipment including brand new road stabilising machines, cement spreading trucks and watercarts.

You’ll be part of a close-knit crew that takes the work seriously, not ourselves. The role includes regular travel across Aotearoa New Zealand and extended periods working away from home. Most work is Monday to Friday, with weekend work, travel and occasional night shifts at peak times.

• Safely Operate and maintain stabilising machinery, cement spreading trucks and watercarts.
• Deliver quality work across stabilisation projects on sites around New Zealand.
• Carry Out daily plant checks, basic maintenance and report issues early.
• Work Closely with your crew to keep jobs moving safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Follow Safety, environmental and operational requirements at all times.
• Class 4 or 5 licence with W, T and R endorsements.
• Strong Experience operating and maintaining construction plant and road trucks.
• A Team-focused, proactive approach and real pride in doing good work.
• Solid Problem-solving skills, clear communication and a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability To carry out the inherent requirements of the role, including manual work and working away from home.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up for each other, our customers and our communities. We’re friendly and forward moving, with high standards and low ego. You’ll work with people who back each other, share ideas freely and know when to have a laugh and when to switch on.

We’re proud to help create, connect and care for communities across New Zealand while finding better, lower-impact ways to deliver infrastructure and lift the standards of our industry.