Specialist Operator Job In Fulton Hogan, New Zealand

Job Description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

Join us as a Specialist Operator in our Watercutting team in Christchurch!

In this role, you will operate the water cutter and perform laboring tasks to help deliver work for our customers safely, on time and to the highest quality standard. Our Waterkeeper is designed to use ultra high-pressure water to remove excess bitumen on the road surface, helping to restore the macrotexture of polished aggregates and chips in road surfaces.

In addition to the above you will:

• Carry out general maintenance of plant.
• Perform general laboring duties within the water cutting department.
• Travel around New Zealand delivering good work!
• Flexibility for the job is essential, the role is based at our Hornby yard, however you could be working anywhere in the South Island or lower North as the work travels around the country. This is a great opportunity to be paid to see the country. All accommodation and meals are supplied while working away from home. Our work is mostly days but shift work will be required from time to time. During the quieter season, this role will also provide you with the opportunity to work in several different departments around the business, further expanding your skillset.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Medical insurance for you and your whānau.
• Life insurance from day one.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.
• Fuel discount card.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.
• Family scholarships.  
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities. 
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

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.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Availability to work away from home and on shift, Flexibility for the job is essential.
• Full Class 4 license (WTR endorsements are advantageous)
• Experience operating a variety of machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• The ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety – it’s our #1 priority
• Good communication skills
• A positive attitude and most importantly, a good sense of humour

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organizations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.