Plant Operator, Industrial

Job ID 22760205
Waikato, Cambridge
Full-time
Listed on 31 Mar 2025

About this job

Plant Operator – Industrial Role (Hybrid)

An employer based in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join their team. This hybrid role involves both working in the plant and occasionally collecting materials from their customer base.

Key Responsibilities: • Operated plant machinery to assist in recycling operations. • Working effectively in a team-oriented environment • Safely manoeuvre plant & equipment into loading or unloading positions • Report defects, accidents, or violations • Assisting with jobs in the yard • Inspect vehicles, plant, and equipment for safety issues and perform preventative maintenance. • Ensuring the yard is kept clean, tidy, and a safe work environment. • Basic maintenance, including inspections and greasing.

To be successful, you will have: • A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude. • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others. • A current NZ Class 2 HT license. or ability to obtain a Class 2 license. • Previous experience operating forklifts and civil machinery. • The ability to obtain WTR F endorsements and an OSH license.

This is a physically demanding, labour-intensive role, so the candidate must be prepared to work hard and get the job done. Full training is provided, and prior experience is required for mobile machinery.

Immediate start available.

Job Requirements

• A valid full Class 1 or 2 license. • Must have prior experience in mobile machinery eg forklifts, cranes or diggers. • A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude. • Physical fitness and good health, with the ability to perform heavy lifting. • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. • Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Previous experience operating forklifts and civil machinery is preferred but not compulsory (full training will be provided). • The ability to obtain WTR F endorsements and an OSH license.

Days of work
Monday – Thursday, 6 am-4.30 pm Friday 6am-2:30pm (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
29.00
Job Category
Other Stationary Plant Operators
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full
(Class 1) - Car Licence, (Class 2) - Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence
(F) - Forklift, (R) - Roller, (W) - Wheels (Special Type)
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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