**Company Description** **About Us** WM NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do. **Job Description**We are seeking an experienced and driven heavy machinery operator to join our friendly team at Living Earth. **About the role** As an Operator – Organic Waste, you will be responsible for operating a variety of machinery used for shredding, screening, transporting, loading, and unloading green waste. You will support the daily production processes by managing windrows, assisting with tunnel batching, operating onsite screens, and helping with general labour tasks across the site. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, hands-on, and committed to achieving quality outcomes. You must be fully dedicated to Health & Safety, follow all procedures, and contribute positively to our strong safety-first culture. Full training will be provided, and the position offers an hourly rate of $27.80. **Your key responsibilities will include:** - Transporting windrows and green waste as required. - Shredding green waste daily, weighing, and recording data. - Loading kerbside material into decontamination lines and preparing batches for tunnel processing (mixing, blending, weighing, and recording). - Assisting with turning windrows and updating records accurately. - Providing general labour support such as sweeping, cleaning, repairing pallets, or helping other team members as needed. - Completing daily maintenance and service checks on machinery and operating equipment safely. - Operating onsite screens, ensuring consistent output, cleanliness, and minimal product jams. - Assisting with other processes as instructed by the Supervisor, in line with your training and skill level. - Actively participating in WM’s safety-first culture and wider HSEQ programmes. - Following risk management processes to ensure operational and legal requirements are met. **Qualifications** **About you** We are looking for someone who is proactive, safety-minded, and eager to learn. Training will be provided, but the following will support your success in the role: - Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence. - Machine operation endorsements (Class 2 and W endorsement preferred). - Experience operating manufacturing or heavy machinery (advantageous but not essential). - Experience operating loaders, diggers, or forklifts (preferred). - Strong commitment to health and safety. - Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. - Physically fit and prepared to carry out hands-on tasks. **Additional Information** **What is in it for me?** - Hourly rate: $27.80 - Full training provided - Career development and internal progression opportunities. - Free onsite parking. - Access to discounted health insurance. - Employee retail discounts for you and your whānau. - The chance to be part of a great team committed to sustainability, resource recovery, and supporting local communities. **How to Apply:** To apply for this role click "**I'm interested**" Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship. Join us in creating a cleaner, greener future!