Heavy Forestry Plant Operator - Casual

Job ID 23012636
Marlborough, Picton
Full-time
Listed on 6 Jan 2026

About this job

C3 Picton are looking to hire reliable and experienced casual loader operators for heavy forestry machinery. The role involves operating Wagners, high stackers and pivot steer heavy machinery to load/unload logging trucks/barges and stack logs ready for loading onto log vessels in a port environment. This is a 7 day a week operation where flexibility with working hours is required as there are a range of shifts required to cover this operation, which includes working nights when log vessels are loading. At this stage we only have casual hours available. Experience in a port environment and/or forestry experience would be highly regarded, as well as an ability to operate log loading machinery. Competitive renumeration and career progression opportunities.

Job Requirements

Essential requirements for the position are: • Experience in operating pivot steer log loaders & high stackers • A minimum of a full Class 1 licence with W endorsement • Pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing • Pass a pre-employment MOJ check • A strong focus on Health and Safety • An ability to work to deadlines • Flexibility and reliability • A positive approach towards teamwork

A pre-employment practical test may be required to demonstrate your abilities as part of the selection process.

Days of work
As this is casual role it will be as you are needed. Your hours will fall within shift times of: 05:30-14:00 and 09:00 to 17:30 (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
31.50
Job Category
Forestry and Logging Workers
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence, (W) - Wheels (Special Type)
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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