Operator

About the Company Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, dedicated to building better roads for safer journeys. As we continue our dynamic growth, we prioritize our people and foster a collaborative work environment. We are proud of our diverse workforce, which enriches our company culture and drives our success. About the Role Our Green Team at the Masterton branch is seeking a skilled and motivated Excavator Operator to join our dynamic Subdivisions team. In this role, you will contribute to our projects while ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. What You'll Bring to the Role To be successful in this position, you will need to possess the following qualifications and attributes: - A Class 2 licence with WTR is essential. - Experience in roading and infrastructure is required. - Familiarity with drainage or maintenance work is beneficial. - A strong focus on health and safety for yourself, your colleagues, and the public. - Self-motivation and a positive attitude, with the ability to think independently. - A high level of physical fitness due to the nature of the role. - Reliability, honesty, and flexibility as a team player. Benefits We offer a competitive hourly rate with guaranteed 40 hours of work per week. Our employees also benefit from support to gain further licences if required, along with opportunities for career development within Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses. Additionally, you will have access to the Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, which includes: - A market-leading parental leave policy to support employees during significant life events. - Participation in the FB employee share scheme, welfare and educational funds, which includes funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for children. - A broad range of retail benefits with major New Zealand businesses such as ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung. Please note that Higgins is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as a health check to ensure fitness for work. At Higgins, we recognize that research shows females and minority groups may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you find this role appealing but feel you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. We celebrate our diversity, which encompasses various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We believe that our differences make us better together.