Specialist Operator

Job Description

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

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.

The opportunity

As a Specialist Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating machinery to carry out skilled tasks in civil and roading works. Your duties will include the safe and efficient handling of excavators, loaders, rollers, trucks, mid-mount tractors, and graders. You’ll work on a variety of projects for both internal and external clients throughout the Manawatu Region, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes of practice and quality standards.

In addition to the above you will:

• Conduct thorough machinery checks—such as tyres, oil, and grease—prior to operation, ensuring any required maintenance is completed before use

• Participate in pre-start meetings, understanding potential hazards and the plans to manage them

• Embrace and actively follow our Living Safely 2.0 approach

• Always operate machinery safely with professionalism

• Undertake general labouring tasks as required

• Deliver work to our clients safely, promptly, and to the highest quality standards

• Take personal responsibility for the safety of your colleagues, the environment, the public, and yourself

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• 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

• Medical insurance

• Life insurance

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:

• A full, clean Class 2 driver’s licence (Class 4 is desirable)

• WTR endorsements

• Proven experience operating machinery within civil construction / contracting roles

• Significant experience with excavator operation

• Willingness to adapt to varied daily tasks and to grow alongside our team

• Solid understanding of safety protocols and industry standards, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace

• Strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems in a dynamic, fast-paced setting

• Impeccable attention to detail, with a strong commitment to delivering top quality work

• Capacity to work collaboratively within a team, demonstrating reliability, excellent communication, and a proactive approach

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 organisations 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.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our team now! 

#Operator #GOODwork

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.