Crane Operator

This work is based in Ashburton. Our employer has secured a large Super T contract and is looking for an experience Crane Operator with crawler crane/large mobile crane experience to join our team at our brand-new, purpose-built Ashburton site. If you’re practical, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a busy yard environment, this could be a great fit for you.

This full-time position offers the chance to work with a collaborative team, contributing to the company’s continued growth and expansion in a supportive and rewarding work environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be operating crawler cranes and forklifts to keep things moving around the yard. Day to day, you’ll be: • Lifting panels from decks into storage • Loading trucks and placing reinforcing cages • Doing daily pre-start checks on cranes before use • Checking lifting gear before each lift (ropes, clutches, spreader bars, etc.) • Carrying out routine maintenance and small repairs on cranes and gear • Making sure lifting gear is stored safely and properly

You’ll also: • Check panels for any faults before loading and flag issues to the manager • Load trucks safely to avoid damage in transit • Complete QA paperwork before trucks leave the yard • Let the Crane & Dispatch Supervisor know about any safety or maintenance concerns

Safety & Teamwork Safety is a big deal here. You’ll be expected to: • Keep your work area clean and tidy • Follow all health and safety rules and wear the right PPE • Look out for yourself and others working around you • Lend a hand with other site work when needed, including yard, construction, and standard product tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience operating crawler cranes / large mobile cranes • Experienced forklift operator • A good understanding of safe lifting and load handling • Someone reliable, practical, and happy to pitch in • A team player with good communication skills • Must pass a pre-employment drug test • Must pass a MOJ check • Applicants must have New Zealand residency or be legally able to work in New Zealand without restrictions.