Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Our Higgins Team is on the lookout for an Operator to join our Paving Crew in Christchurch.
This is a permanent, full-time position working a minimum of 40 hours per week. In this role, you’ll be involved in a range of paving activities and operate various plant and machinery to support the safe and efficient delivery of asphalt paving projects.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is committed to delivering quality results.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Full Class 1 licence (Class 2 and WTR advantageous)
- Previous experience operating plant and machinery within civil construction, roading, or asphalt paving environments
- Experience working with paving crews is preferred
- A safety-first attitude - for yourself, your teammates, and the public
- Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Flexible, reliable, and committed to getting the job done
- Passion for the civil construction industry and a willingness to learn
Come join the Higgins team:
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Permanent, full-time role with long-term work
- Opportunities to upskill and gain further training and qualifications
- Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
- Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
- KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
- Great benefits for you and your whānau
Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rates, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.
Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, along with a health check - you’ll need to be fit for work!
Building better roads for safer journeys - He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga
We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.