Waste & Recycling Site Operator - Hands-On & Impactful

Waste Management; Howick; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management in Auckland's East Tamaki Transfer Station is hiring a permanent, rostered Operator to join our onsite team. You'll be the face of our operation, ensuring safety, guiding customers, and operating key machinery.

No two days are the same as you manage site safety, traffic flow, and basic plant operations, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Clean NZ Full Class 1 driver's licence is a must.
• Wheels (W) and Tracks (T) endorsements are a nice to have.
• Strong focus on safety awareness for yourself, your team, and the public.
• The ability to work autonomously when needed, but with a team-first mentality.
• Bonus: experience in the waste industry or production line work is a plus, but not essential if you have the right attitude!

Responsibilities

• Site Management: ensuring the site, buildings, and roadways are safe, neat, and professional.
• Customer & Traffic Control: directing vehicles and assisting customers with their drop-offs.
• Operations & Labouring: operating onsite plant and equipment (if qualified/required).
• Environmental Champion: sorting, collecting, and disposing of waste and recyclables efficiently and responsibly.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Autonomy

Teamwork

Job description

Waste Management in Auckland's East Tamaki Transfer Station is hiring a permanent, rostered Operator to join our onsite team. You'll be the face of our operation, ensuring safety, guiding customers, and operating key machinery.

No two days are the same as you manage site safety, traffic flow, and basic plant operations, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.