Trainee Quarry Operator

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave top up

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Discounts at retailers

Counselling and support services

Job summary

Stevenson (a subsidiary of Fulton Hogan) in Drury, Auckland, is seeking Trainee Quarry Operators. You will join a hardworking team and be trained to operate dump trucks, loaders, diggers or crushers within our quarry.

No prior quarrying experience is required; a can-do attitude and willingness to learn are essential. You will progress through a training program and must obtain a Class 2 Learner licence before starting.

Qualifications

• No prior quarrying experience required, just the right can-do attitude, as training will be provided.
• Interest in operating heavy plant and building a career in the quarry industry.

Responsibilities

• Train to operate dump truck, loader, digger or crusher within the quarry.
• Join a hardworking, close-knit team and contribute to safe, efficient operations.
• Support daily operations while progressing through on-site training.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for Trainee Quarry Operators to join our team at Drury. You will be someone with a proven track record of delivering a high standard of work in all tasks undertaken. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hardworking and close-knit team, who share your passion for operating heavy plant.

This is an exciting kick-starter role for an individual with an excellent attitude and work ethic who is interested in building a career in the Quarry industry. You will be trained to operate a dump truck, loader, digger or crusher within our construction material extraction quarry.

You will join an enthusiastic team, who share your passion for operating heavy plant and you'll gain the experience required to help us achieve our strategic objectives. No prior quarrying experience is required, just the right can-do attitude, as full training will be provided.

If you are successful at interview and progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will need to obtain a Class 2 Learner (2L) licence before starting work with us, as our sites require all operators to hold this at a minimum.

Other Desirable Skills and Attributes Include:

• Passion for the quarrying industry and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• WTR are advantageous.
• Willing and able to do early starts to meet operational requirements.
• Be a hard-working team player.

What We Offer

Stevenson offers a range of fantastic REAL benefits to our employees, such as:

• Medical Insurance (Eligibility period applies)
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave top up with additional return to work support
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development, with opportunity to gain qualifications.
• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Stevenson (a subsidiary of Fulton Hogan) have a long history of successful quarrying, mining and civil engineering laboratory testing. We know we're only ever as good as our people, which is why we're committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best in the industry. Sounds like you? If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a team that is dedicated to Living Safely,

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

You will need to have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.