Operator

Description

Summary: This role is a weighbridge-focused position with the added variety of supporting quarry and civil operations, perfect for someone who enjoys responsibility, accuracy, customer interaction, and operating plant. Highlights: 1. Key point of control at the quarry weighbridge with operational support 2. Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences 3. Permanent role with guaranteed hours and growth opportunities Multi Skilled Operator - Wairarapa Higgins Masterton Quarry manufactures and supplies high quality roading materials, asphalt, concrete aggregates, and garden products. Our Team is on the lookout for a Multi Skilled Operator to join our Aggregates and Earthworks team. This role is a little different from your standard operating job - it's a weighbridge focused position with the added variety of supporting quarry and civil operations. If you enjoy responsibility, accuracy, customer interaction, and still want to get out on the plant when needed, this could be the perfect fit. About the Role You'll be the key point of control at the quarry weighbridge, ensuring all vehicle movements are recorded accurately and efficiently. Alongside this, you'll support the wider team with plant operation and general quarry duties when required. This is a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours and great opportunities to grow your skills. What You'll Be Doing Weighbridge Operations * Operating the weighbridge system for all incoming/outgoing vehicles * Issuing and managing weighbridge dockets * Verifying load details and ensuring accurate documentation * Entering data into weighbridge software for billing and reporting * Coordinating with drivers, supervisors, and customers * Monitoring site access and ensuring only authorised vehicles enter * Keeping the weighbridge office clean, safe, and organised * Providing admin support including filing, reporting, and stock tracking Operational Support * Operating machinery such as excavators, loaders, rollers, watercarts, bobcats, and more * Assisting with labouring duties when needed * Supporting safe, efficient quarry and earthworks operations What You'll Bring * Full Class 1 licence + WTR (essential) * This position requires knowledge of aggregate materials. * Experience in construction, quarrying, or roading * Experience operating a range of plant (excavator, loader, roller, etc.) * Basic computer and data entry skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * A hands-on, can-do attitude * Reliability, flexibility, and a strong safety focus Why Join Higgins? * Competitive hourly rate * Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week * KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4% * Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences * Great benefits for you and your whanau * Z fuel discounts - including a free monthly pie and coffee Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work! We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date. Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.