Loader Driver
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
04-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven heavy machinery operator to join our friendly team at Living Earth.
About the role
Based in Mangere Auckland you will be responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of equipment used to transport turn mix shred and screen organic material in the production of compost and growing media.
This key operational role will require someone who is motivated and diligent with the ability to analyse issues critically and optimise outcomes. It is also essential that you are fully committed to Health and Safety follow prescribed policies and procedures drive a positive culture and lead by example.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Operation of a variety of mobile equipment including wheel loaders excavators forkhoists tractors and trucks (up to 30t) to move turn and load bulk materials
- Operation of specialist equipment including trommels screens low-speed shredders & high-speed grinders ensuring equipment is clean and operating
- Pre-start inspection routine maintenance and cleaning of all equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Batching and blending of growing media from bulk and bagged additives following supplied recipes
- Repair and compaction of site surfaces
- General labour duties including shovelling water blasting sweeping and pallet repair.
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
- A minimum 3 years experience operating excavators and wheel loaders >10 tonne (preferably in a composting or similar industry)
- A full clean New Zealand Drivers Licence with W T & F endorsements (Class 4 licence diserable)
- A reasonable level of physical fitness
- High personal drive and the ability to work autonomously
- A technical and analytical mindset with the ability to learn quickly
- Excellent communication skills and numeracy
- Effective time management skills
- Flexibility to work extended hours particularly during Spring & Autumn periods
- A willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Full commitment to Health Safety Environment and Quality principles and processes
Additional Information :
What is in it for me
- Growth and development opportunities for development
- Valid and rewarding career path
- Subsidised insurance with Southern Cross and discounts on a range of products and services.
How to Apply:
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.
Join us in creating a cleaner greener future!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
