Turf Machinery Operator

Terrafirma Turf Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrafirma Turf Limited in Christchurch seeks a reliable machinery operator to join the crew across sports turf construction and turf projects in Canterbury. You’ll operate tractors, diggers, loaders and related equipment on multiple sites, with a strong focus on safety, care of gear and teamwork.

Confidence with machinery, a valid heavy vehicle licence and a readiness to learn are essential. The role is hands-on and involves moving between sites across Christchurch and Canterbury, with some

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors, diggers, loaders or similar machinery.
• A current heavy vehicle licence.
• WTR endorsements preferred.
• Comfortable loading, towing and moving machinery.
• Reliable and punctual; keen to learn new equipment.
• Able to work across different sites and roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, diggers and loaders across multiple sites.
• Maintain care of machinery and equipment.
• Work across sports turf construction and turf projects.
• Be part of a small crew and contribute to all aspects of the job.
• Travel across Christchurch and Canterbury with occasional work further afield.

Skills

Machinery operation

Heavy vehicle licence

Tractors, diggers, loaders

Mechanical awareness

Reliability & punctuality

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Independent working

Site versatility

Good work ethic

Job description

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We're looking for a reliable machinery operator to join the Terrafirma Turf crew.

The role is varied and will see you working across sports field construction and turf projects throughout Christchurch and Canterbury, with some work further afield from time to time.

We need someone who is confident around machinery, dependable, practical and keen to learn.

You'll be operating tractors, diggers, loaders and a range of specialist sports turf equipment across multiple sites. Some of our machinery is specific to the sports turf industry, so we're not expecting you to know everything from day one. What matters is that you have a good machinery background, pick things up quickly and are willing to learn.

It's hand‑on role within a small crew, so you'll be involved across all parts of the job rather than being limited to one machine or one type of work.

Machinery Operator

Terrafirma Turf | Christchurch

We're looking for a reliable machinery operator to join the Terrafirma Turf crew.

The role is varied and will see you working across sports field construction and turf projects throughout Christchurch and Canterbury, with some work further afield from time to time.

We need someone who is confident around machinery, dependable, practical and keen to learn.

You'll be operating tractors, diggers, loaders and a range of specialist sports turf equipment across multiple sites. Some of our machinery is specific to the sports turf industry, so we're not expecting you to know everything from day one. What matters is that you have a good machinery background, pick things up quickly and are willing to learn.

It's hand‑on role within a small crew, so you'll be involved across all parts of the job rather than being limited to one machine or one type of work.

What we're looking for

• Experience operating tractors, diggers, loaders or similar machinery
• A current heavy vehicle licence
• WTR endorsements preferred
• Comfortable loading, towing and moving machinery
• Good practical and mechanical awareness
• Reliable and punctual
• Keen to learn new machinery and specialist turf equipment
• Able to work across different sites and different types of work
• Takes care of machinery and equipment
• Works well as part of a crew
• Can also be trusted to get on with a job independently
• Good work ethic and attention to detail

Previous sports turf experience would be useful, but it is not essential.

Someone from an agricultural contracting, civil, earthworks, drainage or similar machinery-based background would be a good fit.