Waste Operator

InterGroup; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

InterGroup is seeking a reliable Waste Operator to join our Christchurch team. You’ll operate excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other specialist equipment to receive, process and move waste, while keeping the site clean and safe.

This physical, outdoor role requires comfort working around waste and dirty materials, good teamwork and a practical, hands-on approach. Training and ongoing skill development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators or other heavy plant.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence with specialist equipment.
• Hands-on, practical approach and willingness to get stuck in.
• Comfort working around waste, sludge and dirty materials.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Reliable, safety-focused and team-oriented.
• Good communication and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other equipment.
• Receive, process, move and stockpile waste.
• Load and handle materials safely.
• Perform equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Keep work areas and site clean and organized.
• Complete records and follow site/environmental requirements.
• Work safely as part of a team.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Sludge pumps

Job description

WASTE OPERATOR – CHRISTCHURCH

OPERATE SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT. GET STUCK IN.

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Waste Operator to join our Christchurch team.

You’ll work across our waste operations, operating excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other specialist equipment. The role involves receiving, processing and moving waste, as well as keeping the site and equipment clean, safe and organised.

This is a physical role and can involve working around waste, sludge and other unpleasant materials, so you’ll need to be comfortable getting stuck in.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Operating excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other equipment

• Receiving, processing, moving and stockpiling waste

• Loading and handling materials safely

• Completing equipment checks and basic maintenance

• Keeping work areas, equipment and the site clean and organised

• Completing records and following site and environmental requirements

• Working safely as part of a team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience operating excavators or other heavy plant

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence operating specialist equipment

• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in

• Comfortable working around waste, sludge and dirty or unpleasant materials

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

• Reliable, safety-focused and responsible

• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic

Experience with vacuum equipment, sludge pumps, WTR machinery, waste, industrial, quarry or civil work would be an advantage.

WHY JOIN US?

• SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT – Get hands-on with excavators, vacuum units, sludge pumps and other plant

• VARIED, HANDS-ON WORK – Work across different waste operations and tasks

• PERMANENT, FULL-TIME WORK – Join an established Christchurch team and develop your skills