About Us: Canterbury Woodchip is a proudly locally owned and operated business serving the wider Canterbury region. With yards in both Geraldine and Christchurch, we offer our services from the Waitaki District through to North Canterbury. Our services range from tree removal, to the creation of wood based products from Boiler Fuel through to Landscaping products Position Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced operator to join our team and operate New Zealand’s only Albach crane chipper. This role will involve working across our Christchurch and Arundel yards and will require operating both the Albach chipper and a standard excavator/chipper setup. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced excavator/chipper operator who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is dedicated to delivering outstanding service to a range of clients. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience operating excavators and/or chippers • Experience with crane and grapple setups • Essential: WTR (Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers) • Essential: Class 4 with BESS (Class 5 preferred) • Mechanically inclined with a proactive attitude • Physically fit, with a passion for working outdoors in all conditions • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong communication skills • Must pass a drug test We offer a competitive hourly rate for the right candidate, along with various allowances.